Recall 23V868000: 2023–2024 Audi Q7, 2023–2024 Audi Q8, 2023–2024 Audi RS Q8 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 20, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 1,001
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2023 Audi Q7
- 2024 Audi Q7
- 2023 Audi Q8
- 2024 Audi Q8
- 2023 Audi RS Q8
- 2024 Audi RS Q8
- 2024 Audi SQ7
- 2023 Audi SQ8
- 2024 Audi SQ8
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V868000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69GA
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 17, 2024
- Components
- Air bags:side/window (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