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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 26, 2022

AUDI A6 ALLROAD (2021) recall — Equipment

Audi is recalling certain 2021-2022 A6 Allroad models due to rearview camera display failure that reduces rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the infotainment unit replaced free of charge.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #22V806000VehicleAudi ›
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What happened, in plain English

Audi is recalling certain 2021-2022 A6 Allroad vehicles because the rearview camera display may stop working after the car is turned off, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that were sold between 2021 and 2022. The fix involves replacing the infotainment unit at no cost to the owner. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80226-audi-2021-a6-allroad-recall-rearview-camera-display-failure-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80226-audi-2021-a6-allroad-recall-rearview-camera-display-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V806000

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“Audi 2021 A6 Allroad Recall: Rearview Camera Display Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80226-audi-2021-a6-allroad-recall-rearview-camera-display-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V806000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V806000).

Why it’s dangerous

When the vehicle is turned off, the infotainment main unit may become damaged internally. This causes the rearview camera display to stop working the next time the vehicle is started, reducing the driver's ability to see behind the car.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2021-2022 Audi A6 Allroad vehicles are affected. Drivers with these vehicles are most at risk when reversing or changing lanes.

How to tell if you have this one

This recall applies to 2021-2022 Audi A6 Allroad models. The issue occurs when the vehicle is shut off and the rearview camera display fails upon restarting.

  • Brand
    Audi
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Audi Customer Service

    Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a replacement of the infotainment unit.

  2. Get Infotainment Unit Replaced

    Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit free of charge to fix the rearview camera display issue.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, causing the rearview camera display to stop working when the vehicle is restarted.

How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?

This recall applies to 2021-2022 Audi A6 Allroad models. The issue occurs when the vehicle is shut off and the rearview camera display fails upon restarting.

Is there a deadline to fix this?

The recall notice was mailed June 6, 2022, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.

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Subject: Recall 22V806000 — Audi Audi

Hello,

I own a Audi that is covered by recall 22V806000 from Audi.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022.  Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V806000 (October 26, 2022)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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