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WarningCampaign #23V868000Airbags / Restraints

Audi Recalls Multiple Models: AIR BAGS

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Audi Q7
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Deployed vehicle airbag at the steering wheel — representative photo for NHTSA airbag/restraint recall
A deployed airbag and steering wheel inside a vehicle (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Shixart1985 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Audi Q7
  • 2024 Audi Sq7
  • 2024 Audi Q8
  • 2024 Audi Sq8

Recall Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence

An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Audi Q7 involving air bags:side/window, reported on December 20, 2023. An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.

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