NHTSAAIR BAGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
Published: April 3, 2024Recall ID: 24V251000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate |
| Nhtsa id | 24V251000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V251000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 91.21 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 69GU |
| Potentially affected | 91 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |