VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R (2022) recall — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen recalls 2022 Golf R models with faulty rearview cameras that may cause crashes due to reduced rear visibility. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Golf R vehicles because their rearview cameras can malfunction, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. This affects drivers who rely on the camera for safe reversing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81170-volkswagen-golf-r-2022-rearview-camera-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81170-volkswagen-golf-r-2022-rearview-camera-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V823000
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“Volkswagen Golf R 2022: Rearview Camera Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81170-volkswagen-golf-r-2022-rearview-camera-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V823000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V823000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera may show a blank or unresponsive image when the vehicle is in reverse or when the park function is manually activated. This reduces the driver's ability to see behind the vehicle, increasing crash risk during reversing maneuvers.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Volkswagen Golf R models, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Golf GTI/ID4 vehicles are affected. Drivers who reverse frequently or operate in tight spaces face higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2022 Golf R, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, or 2022-2023 Golf GTI/ID4. The recall covers vehicles with the specific Volkswagen (91EK) or Audi (91EL) recall numbers.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealership
Reach out to Volkswagen or Audi customer service for a free rearview camera replacement.
Check Recall Numbers
Verify your vehicle's recall number is either Volkswagen 91EK or Audi 91EL to confirm eligibility.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
Questions people ask
Why is my rearview camera not working?
The rearview camera may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is in reverse or when the park function is manually activated, which is why this recall exists.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2022 Golf R, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, or 2022-2023 Golf GTI/ID4 with recall numbers Volkswagen 91EK or Audi 91EL.
Will my vehicle be safe after the fix?
After replacing the rearview camera, the vehicle should comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111 for rear visibility.
Contact Volkswagen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V823000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 22V823000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL. 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 #22V823000 (February 11, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.