The Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that deploys the passenger air bag when needed. The cable that connects it to the car's computer can degrade over time, causing the air bag to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag is disabled, you could be at greater risk of serious injury in the event of a crash. The air bag is designed to cushion the impact and prevent head and chest injuries – without it, you're more vulnerable.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will secure the PODS cable in place with new cable ties, ensuring the air bag system works as intended. This repair is completely free – no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
The passenger air bag in your Audi A4 or A5 Sportback is a safety device that inflates in a crash to protect you. In some 2017-2018 models, a critical screw that holds the air bag in place might not have been tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly in a crash, you could be more likely to get hurt. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the air bag screw and tighten or replace it if needed – at no cost to you. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.
The aluminum trim around your door speakers is the part that holds them in place. In some 2017-2018 Audi A4 and A5 models, this trim can come loose, exposing sharp edges that could hurt you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trim comes loose, the exposed sharp edges could cut you if you reach for something near the door speaker or if you accidentally brush against it while getting in or out of the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the loose trim with a secure one, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notice from Audi with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.
