Audi Q3 (2025) Recall: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Images
Audi Q3 vehicles from 2022-2025 may have rearview camera software issues causing images to not display, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Audi Q3 vehicles from 2022 to 2025 may have rearview cameras that fail to display images, which could increase the risk of rear-end crashes. Owners must contact dealers to update the camera software for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81179-audi-q3-2025-recall-rearview-camera-not-displaying-images.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81179-audi-q3-2025-recall-rearview-camera-not-displaying-images · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V082000
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“Audi Q3 (2025) Recall: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Images.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81179-audi-q3-2025-recall-rearview-camera-not-displaying-images. Based on NHTSA recall #25V082000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V082000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera software may malfunction at startup, causing images to not display. This reduces the driver's ability to see behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of collisions when reversing.
Who’s affected
Audi Q3 owners from 2022-2025 and Volkswagen Tiguan/Arteon owners from 2022-2024 are affected. Drivers most at risk are those who rely on the rearview camera for safe reversing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Audi Q3 models from 2022-2025 or Volkswagen Tiguan/Arteon models from 2022-2024. The recall was notified to Audi owners in April 2024 and Volkswagen owners in November 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Update Camera Software
Dealers will update the camera control unit software for free to fix the issue.
Contact Customer Service
Owners can call Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 for assistance.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V082000 — Audi Q3 (2025) Recall: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Images Hello, I own a Audi Q3 (2025) Recall: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Images that is covered by recall 25V082000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV. 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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Where this comes from
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 #25V082000 (February 12, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.