Warning
Audi Recalls Multiple Models: AIR BAGS
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
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Audi Recalls Multiple Models: AIR BAGS
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Audi Q3
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Affected Vehicles
- 2024 Audi Q3
- 2024 Audi Q5
- 2024 Audi Q7
- 2024 Audi Q8
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 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