The air bag system in your vehicle has a sensor that checks to make sure the passenger air bag deploys correctly. In some 2017-2019 Audi models, the sensor's cable could corrode, causing the air bag to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag is disabled, you could be at greater risk of injury in a crash. This is because the air bag won't deploy to help cushion the impact.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will secure the air bag sensor cable with cable ties to prevent corrosion, and the repair is free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 front suspension in your Audi A5 Sportback helps stabilize your vehicle while driving. In some 2018 models, the bolts that hold the front wheels in place might not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which could cause the wheel to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front wheel comes loose, it could make it harder to steer your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the front suspension fasteners and tighten or replace them if necessary – at no cost to you. Schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.
The passenger air bag module in your Audi A5 or A4 is the part that deploys to protect you in a front-end crash. On some 2017-2018 models, the screw that holds this module in place might not have been tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly in a crash, it could fail to cushion the impact, increasing the risk of serious injury to you or your passenger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealership will check the air bag mounting screw, tighten it if necessary, and replace it if not – all at no cost to you. You'll receive a recall notice, and you should schedule the inspection and repair as soon as possible.
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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 head curtain air bags in your Audi A5 Coupe are designed to deploy in a crash to protect your head and neck. However, some of these air bags might not unfold correctly if they're deployed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy properly in a crash, you could be at a higher risk of head or neck injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will adjust the head curtain air bags so they deploy correctly, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7.
The cable in your car connects the seat heater to a system that helps the passenger air bag work properly. In some 2017-2020 Audi models, this cable might not make good contact, which can cause the air bag to think there's a problem and shut off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag is disabled, you're at a higher risk of injury in a crash. This is because the air bag is designed to help cushion the impact and protect you from serious harm.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty cable and either the heating mat or the entire seat cover, all free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing 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
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
The metal trim on the doors of your vehicle is attached around the speakers. Over time, it can come loose, exposing sharp edges that could cut you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trim comes loose, the sharp edges could cut you if you touch them. This could happen when you're getting in or out of your vehicle, or when you're reaching for something inside.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the loose trim with a secure new piece, free of charge. You'll receive a notice 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.
