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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.

This Might Just Be The Loudest Audi RS Q8 On Earth

Sure, the Audi RS Q8 may not have a Lamborghini badge but this thing has proven itself to be one of the most remarkable SUVs on the planet and featured in this video is an especially impressive RS Q8.

This RS Q8 has been worked on by a company called jdegnineering.nl and benefits from a Stage 2 tune that helps boost the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 up to 760 hp and 781 lb-ft (1,060 Nm) of torque. With this added grunt, the SUV is able to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.2 seconds and can continue through to a 205 mph (330 km/h) top speed.

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Complementing the engine tune is an aftermarket exhaust system free of any filters and restrictors that would usually hamper airflow and sound. Consequently, this RS Q8 sounds truly animalistic and roars the moment the throttle is pressed. The exhaust also loves to pop and crackle on the overrun, even more so than a standard Lamborghini Urus.

As standard, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 of the RS Q8 muscles out 591 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. All of this grunt is sent through a quattro all-wheel drive system courtesy of an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. An RS Q8 fresh off the showroom floor can hit 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) but if the owner opts for the dynamic package, this top speed is increased to 190 mph (306 km/h).

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