NHTSA recall 24V-251: Air Bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported April 3, 2024 · 7 affected model years

Air Bags recall

24V-251
April 3, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V251000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateApril 3, 2024
ComponentAir Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2024 Audi Q32 recalls total2024 Audi Q73 recalls total2024 Audi Q83 recalls total2024 Audi Q54 recalls total2023 Audi A4 Allroad1 recall total2023 Audi Q55 recalls total2023 Audi Q31 recall total

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