Compliance Recall 91CR / Rearview Camera – 2021-2022 Audi

October 20, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V825000

Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver’s rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V825

Manufacturer VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc.

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,857

 

Summary

VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. (AudieBay logo) is recalling certain 2021 AudieBay logo A8 and S8, 2022 AudieBay logo A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

 

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact AudieBay logo customer service at 1-800-253-2834. AudieBay logo’s number for this recall is 91CR.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

Check if your Audi has a Recall

 


Affected Vehicles

CountryBeginning Model YearEnding Model YearVehicleVehicle Count
USA20222022A3 SEDAN5
USA20222022A4 SEDAN52
USA20222022A5 SPORTBACK18
USA20212021A8125
USA20222022E‐TRON GT22
USA20222022Q32,175
USA20222022Q5167
USA20222022Q5 SPORTBACK23
USA20222022Q7162
USA20222022Q86
USA20222022RS6 AVANT1
USA20222022RSQ87
USA20222022S3 SEDAN38
USA20222022S5 SPORTBACK1
USA20212021S813
USA20222022SQ732
USA20222022SQ810
CAN20222022A4 SEDAN11
CAN20212021A81
CAN20222022E‐TRON GT13
CAN20222022Q3311
CAN20222022Q545
CAN20222022Q5 SPORTBACK22
CAN20222022Q724
CAN20222022Q81
CAN20222022RSQ820
CAN20222022SQ716
CAN20222022SQ89

 

Problem Description

Under certain operating conditions, the response time of the rearview camera image might not meet regulatory requirements. The rear view camera picture might not be available when beginning to back up which may cause impairment of the driver’s ability to see areas to the rear of the vehicle. This can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Corrective Action

The control unit for infotainment of the MIB3 will receive an updated set of parameters.

 

Code Visibility

On or about October 29, 2021, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles.

 

Owner  Notification

Owner notification will take place in November 2021. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference.

 


Chronology :

August 13, 2021: During regular quality assurance processes it was discovered that there may be a delay in the rearview camera response time under certain conditions.

August 2021 – September 2021: Immediate investigation regarding root cause and affected vehicles. Between August 16th and September 30th, 2021 AudieBay logo and the supplier conducted several compliance tests on test benches and reference vehicles. Once it was determined that the issue was software related, the affected vehicles were blocked in the ports and the factories, and the issue was reported to the AudieBay logo Product Safety Committee as it was identified that field vehicles are also affected.

October 2021: Further reviews were conducted to identify all affected models and VIN´s from the different factories.

October 13, 2021: The AudieBay logo Product Safety Committee determines that the affected vehicles may not fully conform to FMVSS111 under certain conditions. Hence, a voluntary non-compliance recall was decided.

As of October 20, 2021 AudieBay logo is not aware of any warranty claims or customer claims due to this issue.

 


16 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
AUDIeBay logoA32022
AUDIeBay logoA42022
AUDIeBay logoA52022
AUDIeBay logoA82021
AUDIeBay logoE-TRON2022
AUDIeBay logoQ32022
AUDIeBay logoQ52022
AUDIeBay logoQ72022
AUDIeBay logoQ82022
AUDIeBay logoRS Q82022
AUDIeBay logoRS62022
AUDIeBay logoS32022
AUDIeBay logoS52022
AUDIeBay logoS82021
AUDIeBay logoSQ72022
AUDIeBay logoSQ82022

 


10 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V825-4386.PDF 225.278KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V825-8796.pdf 774.659KB

 


Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V825-4751.PDF 225.278KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V825-5925.PDF 211.159KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V825-3979.pdf 2260.276KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – AUDIeBay logo Date: October 29, 2021 Repair Available Compliance Recall 91CR / Rearview Camera

RCMN-21V825-7889.pdf 715.038KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 91CR Customer

RCONL-21V825-5187.pdf 549.323KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 91CR Customer PRI

RCONL-21V825-7782.pdf 1082.724KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-2

RCLQRT-21V825-9447.PDF 211.351KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-3

RCLQRT-21V825-0559.PDF 211.453KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V825&docType=RCL

 


 

Reprogramming

Overview – Introduction

The Immobilizer is a theft-deterrent device that adds a layer of security to VWGoA vehicles that include the following brands: AudieBay logo, Bentley, Lamborghini, and VWeBay logo. Certain repairs such as replacing emission parts cannot be performed without resetting the immobilizer code for the vehicle. This is done by a technician using the VAS for PC software to synchronize the immobilizer code embedded in the ignition key with other codes resident on parts such as the Transmission Control Module, Engine Control Module, and Instrument Cluster.

 

Before you can replace an emission part

Whenever you replace an emission-related control module, the immobilizer must be reset using the VAS for PC software. This can only be done if you meet the following requirements:

  • You have enrolled into the program (see step 1 - Complete Pass Thru Enrollment Forms)
  • You have received an email from VWGoA that contains a Security ID and Password to access the immobilizer application hosted in Germany
  • You have received an email from VWGoA that contains a certificate file (e.g. IndepeDeale.30001.300999.pfx)
  • You have installed the certificate onto your PC
  • You have obtained a J 2534-1 Pass Thru device (see recommended J 2534-1 Pass Thru devices)
  • You have performed the steps outlined in VAS for PC Setup

 

Recommended J 2534-1 Pass Thru devices

Pass thru devices are available for purchase from a recommended Manufacturer for registered workshops to perform Immobilizer functions. The Pass Thru devices that have been tested to work with VAS for PC follow:

  • I+ME Pass-Thru+XS

Available from ACTIA Corp.

https://www.actiaus.com, https://www.passthruxs.com or (734) 266-2083

Available from Drew Technologies, Inc. https://www.drewtech.com or (734) 222-5228

  • Blue Streak iflash Global Programmer

Available from Blue Streak Electronics https://www.bsecorp.com or (905) 669-4812 Email at [email protected]

Available from Dearborn Group Technology https://www.dgtech.com or (248) 488-2080

Email at [email protected]

Note: Currently, Pass Thru re-programming supports SAE J2534-1 version 4.04 only. Please ensure that you have installed the appropriate driver for your Pass Thru device. For details read the documentation shipped with your device or contact the manufacturer.

Immobilizer-Reprogramming-Instructions

https://erwin.vweBay logo.com

https://erwin.audiusa.com

 


 

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