2021-2022 Audi A8 Video Screen Recall (22V806)

Recall 22V806 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Audi A8 in recall 22V806?

The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 A8 with recall 22V806?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your A8 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the video screen and monitor and unit, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V806?

Recall 22V806 covers 6,076 vehicles: 2022 Audi A3; 2022 Audi A4; 2022 Audi A4 Allroad; 2022 Audi A5; 2022 Audi A5 Cabriolet; 2022 Audi A6; 2021-2022 Audi A6 Allroad; 2022 Audi A7; 2021-2022 Audi A8; 2021-2022 Audi E-Tron; 2022 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022 Audi Q3; 2022 Audi Q7; 2022 Audi Q8; 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant; 2022 Audi RS 7; 2022 Audi RS Q8; 2022 Audi S3; 2022 Audi S4; 2022 Audi S5; 2022 Audi S5 Cabriolet; 2022 Audi S6; 2022 Audi S8; 2022 Audi SQ7; 2022 Audi SQ8.

NHTSA lists 6,076 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the A8 video screen recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

When was recall 22V806 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V806 to NHTSA on October 26, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 6, 2022.

This recall was filed 47 months ago. If your A8 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my A8 is part of recall 22V806?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V806 is open on your A8, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2022 A8 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should A8 owners do about recall 22V806?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V806000 applies to your A8.
2. Call a Audi dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the video screen and monitor and unit happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are A8 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 79 of them about the electrical system.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 191 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 79 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Audi E-Tron: 36 complaints in total, 23 about the electrical system
• 2022 Audi Q3: 33 complaints in total, 9 about the electrical system
• 2022 Audi E-Tron: 31 complaints in total, 17 about the electrical system
• 2022 Audi Q7: 20 complaints in total, 4 about the electrical system
• 2022 Audi A3: 9 complaints in total, 4 about the electrical system
• 2021 Audi A6 Allroad: 9 complaints in total, 4 about the electrical system
• 2022 Audi E-Tron GT: 7 complaints in total, 3 about the electrical system
• 2022 Audi A5: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

Installed two brand new batteries. The new batteries won't stay charged. The car cut off suddenly while I was driving. Many codes started flashing rapidly. The brake makes a clicking when trying to restart the car. The car wouldn't start.

2022 Audi A3 owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11701640, filed November 26, 2025

I was driving my car on a city street when it all of sudden stopped. The car died without warning. I was about to complete a left hand turn into a shopping center parking lot. Thankfully there was not traffic headed towards me at the time or my son and I could have been hit.

2022 Audi A3 owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11702558, filed December 2, 2025

I get an error message that says: Selector Lever Malfunction. Currently the car is still drivable it is an issue with the transmission/gear shifter for transmission. This could cause serious injury if the transmission decided to stop working/communicating with the sensor while driving.

2022 Audi A3 owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11713636, filed January 27, 2026

Can recall 22V806 make my A8 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this video screen and monitor and unit recall means their A8 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021-2022 Audi A8 back, and the problem shows up again.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2022 Audi A8 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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