Warning
2023–2024 Audi Q3 Recall: AIR BAGS
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
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2023–2024 Audi Q3 Recall: AIR BAGS
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2023–2024 Audi Q3
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Affected Vehicles
- 2023–2024 Audi Q3
- 2023 Audi A3
- 2023 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2023–2024 Audi Q5
- 2023–2024 Audi Q7
- 2023 Audi Rs5
- 2023 Audi S5
- 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet
- 2023 Audi Sq7
- 2023 Audi Tt
- and 4 more
Recall Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
411 Press Analysis
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023–2024 Audi Q3 vehicles due to an issue with air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger. The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2024. A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards and Volkswagen recalls.