# NHTSA recall 25V226000

> **Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.** · 2025 AUDI Q6 E-TRON · component: **BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE**

## Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 and Q6 vehicles.  The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

## Consequence

A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

## Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 916C.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V226000
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** Q6 E-TRON
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- **Report received:** 2025-04-09

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V226000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V226000 (Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., 2025 AUDI). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V226000. Licensed CC0.

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