Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger occupant detection system in your Audi sedans or cabriolet is a sensor that helps determine if the front passenger seat is occupied. In some 2015-2020 models, this system might not work correctly and could disable the passenger air bag even if someone is sitting there.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag doesn't deploy in a crash, you or your passenger could be at a higher risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and software with an updated version, and the repair is free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
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