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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.

Nevada Dealer Was Selling An Audi RS6 Avant With A $100,000 Markup

Enthusiasts in the United States waited a long time for the Audi RS6 Avant and it appears some dealerships have pounced on the opportunity and slapped the super estate with some hefty markups.

After a little bit of digging, The Drive recently discovered that there was an RS6 Avant up for sale from Audi Henderson in Nevada with a $100,000 “market adjustment” markup, bringing its total asking price up to an absurd $242,009.

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It is understood that at the time of being listed, this was the only RS6 Avant that the dealership had on its lot. Making the car stand out from most other RS6s we’ve seen was the Matte Navarra Blue paint scheme, as well as the optional Carbon Optic and Driver Assistance packages. It is a serious looker, but not even that can justify the huge markup.

When contacted by The Drive, the dealership said the markup was a “moonshoot” to try and ride the wave of high car prices but soon added it would probably be reduced to $35,000. However, the dealership later revealed that the publicity around the car had actually helped it to sell. It remains unclear if it sold with the full $100,000 premium, however.

The very first RS6 Avants started to touch down on U.S. shores in September last year with a $109,995 MSRP, it is a very good buy considering what it’s offering, but we highly doubt it is worth more than double that figure.

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