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Various 2021 And 2022 Audi Models Recalled Over Rear-View Camera Issue

A multitude of 2021 and 2022 Audi models are being recalled in the United States due to an issue with the rear-view camera.

Audi says that it discovered an issue during regular quality assurance processes, noting there could be a delay in the rear-view camera response time under certain conditions. The German automaker says that as the rear-view camera picture may not be available when the vehicle is switched into reverse, the issue increases the risk of a crash.

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It says that inappropriate software parameter settings are to blame as there are multiple running processes during the start-up of the infotainment system that might hinder each other and cause a delay in the activation of the rear-view camera picture.

A total of 2,857 vehicles are covered in the recall.

Impacted models consist of the 2021 Audi S8, 2022 Audi S5 Sportback, 2022 Audi A4 Sedan, 2021 Audi A8, 2022 Audi e-tron GT, 2022 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q5, 2022 Audi RS6 Avant, 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi RSQ8, 2022 Audi SQ7, 2022 Audi SQ8, and the 2022 Audi A3 Sedan. Production dates of affected vehicles vary between June 5, 2021 and October 16, although we would encourage concerned owners to see all impacted production dates here.

Audi will resolve the issue with a simple update to the infotainment system at no cost to customers. Dealers and customers will be notified on or before December 17, 2021. 

Just How Good Is The Audi RS E-Tron GT?

Audi’s all-new E-Tron GT isn’t some half-hearted attempt at making an electric vehicle solely to meet emissions regulations. Instead, it is an EV that could prove to be a viable alternative to combustion-powered sports sedans, and recently, Doug DeMuro had the opportunity to test it out.

The YouTuber had the opportunity to review the flagship RS variant which, like the entry-level model, is based on the same J1 platform as the Porsche Taycan. The RS E-Tron GT rocks a pair of electric motors and produces a combined 590 hp and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque, and 637 hp and 612 lb-ft on overboost. It also features an 86 kWh battery pack.

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Those looking for something a little more affordable than the $139,900 RS E-Tron GT can opt for the standard model, delivering 469 hp and 464 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque or 522 hp and 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) on Overboost.

DeMuro is full of praise for the car’s driving dynamics. He tested the car on Mulholland Highway in the U.S. and while he does slightly prefer the steering precision of the Taycan, the car is very confidence-inspiring. It handles curves with ease and also has a very compliant ride, making it feel like a proper luxury car yet giving the performance you’d ordinarily only expect from a proper sports car.

The E-Tron GT uses the same 800V electrical architecture as the Porsche Taycan and can use 270 kW DC fast-chargers, meaning the battery can be topped up from 5 per cent to 80 per cent in just 22.5 minutes.

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