The fuel rail in your Q7, A6, A7, or A8 is the tube that sends gasoline to your engine. In some 2015-2018 models, these tubes can develop a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel rail leaks and there's a spark, it could ignite the fuel and cause a fire. This is a serious safety risk, especially if you're driving or parked near a flammable source.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel rails with new ones, and it's completely free. You should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the repair and get more information about Audi's recall number 24DP.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
The occupant classification sensor in your vehicle is a mat that sits under the seat to detect if someone is sitting there. In your Audi, this mat can wear out over time due to stress and normal use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the mat wears out, your front passenger airbag might not deploy correctly in a crash. This could leave the person sitting in the passenger seat more vulnerable to injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a special repair kit to make sure the airbag system works properly, and this repair is completely free. You'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in, and you should schedule the appointment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
The seat belt pretensioner in your vehicle is a critical component that helps tighten your seatbelt in the event of a sudden stop or crash. In some 2016-2018 Audi and Volkswagen models, this part may not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the seatbelt pretensioner fails, your seatbelt may not lock in place, increasing the risk of serious injury or even ejection from the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen or Audi dealer will replace the faulty seatbelt pretensioner with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
