Its Shop Time Mondays: Newer Model Audis And Hyundais Are Being Recalled For Inoperable Rearview Cameras Or Loss Of Power

1. Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V742000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 170,296

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. 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 software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.

2. Loss of Drive Power

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V746000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 53,142

Summary

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.