Recall 18V370000: 2012–2018 Audi A6, 2012–2018 Audi A7, 2014–2018 Audi RS 7 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 4, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 139,249
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
The risk
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Audi A6
- 2013 Audi A6
- 2014 Audi A6
- 2015 Audi A6
- 2016 Audi A6
- 2017 Audi A6
- 2018 Audi A6
- 2012 Audi A7
- 2013 Audi A7
- 2014 Audi A7
- 2015 Audi A7
- 2016 Audi A7
- 2017 Audi A7
- 2018 Audi A7
- 2014 Audi RS 7
- 2015 Audi RS 7
- 2016 Audi RS 7
- 2017 Audi RS 7
- 2018 Audi RS 7
- 2013 Audi S6
- 2014 Audi S6
- 2015 Audi S6
- 2016 Audi S6
- 2017 Audi S6
- 2018 Audi S6
- 2013 Audi S7
- 2014 Audi S7
- 2015 Audi S7
- 2016 Audi S7
- 2017 Audi S7
- 2018 Audi S7
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V370000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74D5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 29, 2018
- Components
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology