{"vehicle":{"id":"2021_audi_sq8","year":2021,"make":"Audi","model":"SQ8"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025713","date":"2025-12-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nAudi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the rearview camera software.","mfr_campaign":"90TV","units":30276,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2025713"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V900000","date":"2025-12-19","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","mfr_campaign":"90TV","units":356894,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V900000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025167","date":"2025-03-31","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a problem with the instrument cluster (virtual cockpit) could cause it to shut down. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, warnings, and tell-tales.\n\nSafety Risk:\nWarnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nAudi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.","mfr_campaign":"90VC","units":3905,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2025167"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V201000","date":"2025-03-31","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles.  Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.","mfr_campaign":"90VC","units":44387,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V201000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022565","date":"2022-10-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nVolkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.","mfr_campaign":"91DZ","units":19006,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022565"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V742000","date":"2022-10-05","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","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.\"","mfr_campaign":"91DZ","units":170296,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V742000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022022","date":"2022-01-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall 42L1 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-249). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and the tires could wear unevenly. If you continue to drive the vehicle in this condition, there may be reduced traction. Eventually, a tire could fail and lose air pressure.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nAudi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment, as necessary. Additionally, the dealer will inspect the rear tires for premature and uneven wear due to this issue, and replace them if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"42L5","units":4361,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022022"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V034000","date":"2022-01-26","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"TIRES; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles.  The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.","mfr_campaign":"42L5","units":31058,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V034000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V606000","date":"2021-08-05","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","mfr_campaign":"69CR, 69CS","units":45496,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V606000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021486","date":"2021-08-04","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nAudi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"69CS","units":7198,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021486"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V339000","date":"2021-05-12","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"ENGINE","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles.  Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.","mfr_campaign":"10G9","units":15,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SQ8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V339000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}