Recall 19V547000: 2017–2018 Audi A4 Allroad, 2018 Audi A5, 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet +5 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 24, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 145,337
- Models
- 8
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
The risk
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
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
- 2017 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2018 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2018 Audi A5
- 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet
- 2017 Audi Allroad
- 2018 Audi Allroad
- 2018 Audi RS 5
- 2019 Audi RS 5
- 2018 Audi S4
- 2018 Audi S5
- 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V547000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74D9
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 9, 2019
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags); 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