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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.

How About An Open-Top VW Golf GTI Based On The Old Audi A3 Cabriolet?

Remember the Audi A3 Cabriolet that was dropped for 2020? Well, someone does and thought it would be a good idea to make an open-top Volkswagen Golf GTI based on its defunct cousin from Ingolstadt.

Mind you, the only Golf bits in this rendering are the front end, GTI badges and taillights, as everything else is pure A3 Cabrio, including the overall styling of the back end, the profile, and probably even the interior, as we can see the older infotainment screen mounted on top of the dashboard.

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While KDesignAG was busy coming up with this odd Volkswagen/Audi mashup, the automaker has already launched the new-gen Golf GTI in Europe. UK pricing starts at £33,460 ($43,337) for the six-speed manual and £34,960 ($45,280) for the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, whereas in Germany, it will set buyers back at least €37,607.38 ($44,285).

The United States won’t be getting the latest Golf GTI until the third quarter of 2021, and while pricing will be announced in due course, we expect it to start at around $30,000.

It will launch with the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine powering the European variant, which puts out 242 HP (245 PS / 180 kW) output and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) torque. The nought to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint takes 6.2 seconds with the optional DSG gearbox and the front-wheel drive hot hatch has a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km/h).

Note: These are KDesignAG’s renderings that are in no way related to or endorsed by Volkswagen