Recall 24V251000: 2023 Audi A3, 2023 Audi A4 Allroad, 2024 Audi A8 +11 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 3, 2024
Vehicles affected
91
Models
14
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The 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.

The risk

A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

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 A3
  • 2023 Audi A4 Allroad
  • 2024 Audi A8
  • 2024 Audi E-Tron
  • 2023 Audi Q3
  • 2024 Audi Q3
  • 2023 Audi Q5
  • 2024 Audi Q5
  • 2023 Audi Q7
  • 2024 Audi Q7
  • 2024 Audi Q8
  • 2023 Audi RS 5
  • 2024 Audi RS Q8
  • 2023 Audi S5
  • 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet
  • 2023 Audi SQ7
  • 2023 Audi TT

Details

NHTSA campaign
24V251000
Manufacturer campaign
69GU
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owner letters
May 8, 2024
Components
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger (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