Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 9, 2025
Audi Q6 e-Tron 2025: Blurry Rearview Camera Risk
Audi is recalling 2025 Q6 e-Tron models with blurry rearview cameras that may reduce driver visibility, increasing crash risk. Free repairs will be made by dealers.
Audi is recalling certain 2025 Q6 e-Tron vehicles because their rearview cameras sometimes show blurry images, which could make it harder for drivers to see what's behind their car. This could increase the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81913-audi-q6-e-tron-2025-blurry-rearview-camera-risk.
“Audi Q6 e-Tron 2025: Blurry Rearview Camera Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81913-audi-q6-e-tron-2025-blurry-rearview-camera-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V225000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V225000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 9, 2025, that Volkswagen Group of America is recalling certain 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron vehicles due to a blurry rearview camera image. Dealers will replace the rearview camera and inspect surrounding cameras at no cost. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
How to tell if you have it
Audi Q6 e-tron, 2025
Audi SQ6 e-tron, 2025
What to do
Dealers will replace the rearview camera. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace surround view cameras as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, a blurry rearview image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on file since 2014-10-20. Recent brand recalls include a 2026-10-14 steering recall for the Volkswagen Audi Q3 (2019) and a 2026-09-30 battery fire risk recall for the Volkswagen ID.4. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda 2024 Acura ZDX: Rearview Camera Display Issue Increases Crash Risk (2026-05-14), Toyota Lexus RX 2026: Rearview Camera May Not Display in Reverse (2026-03-18), and Mercedes-Benz Metris 2023: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Increases Crash Risk (2025-11-07).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Audi Q6 e-Tron has a rearview camera that shows blurry images. The recall covers all 2025 models.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to get your repair scheduled.
Get Rearview Camera Replacement
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to fix the blurry image issue.
Get Surround View Camera Check
Dealers will inspect and replace surround view cameras if needed to ensure proper visibility.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rearview camera. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace surround view cameras as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90XM.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 23 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V225000 — Audi Q6 e-Tron 2025: Blurry Rearview Camera Risk
Hello,
I own a Audi Q6 e-Tron 2025: Blurry Rearview Camera Risk that is covered by recall 25V225000 from Audi.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rearview camera. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace surround view cameras as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90XM.
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.
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.
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