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2012 AUDI A7 AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for AIR BAGS issues.

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #18V370000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The airbag sensor in your front passenger seat is called the body-sensing mat. It's what tells your airbag system if there's a person sitting in the seat. In some 2012-2018 Audi models, this mat can wear out or get damaged, causing problems with the airbag system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, the front passenger airbag might not deploy properly in a crash. This could lead to serious injury to the passenger in the front seat.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a repair kit to fix the airbag system, and it's completely free of charge. You should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the repair 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #15V823000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The Passenger Occupant Detection System in your Audi A6 or A7 is a sensor that helps decide if you or a passenger needs extra protection from front airbags. In some 2012-2013 models, this system can fail and prevent the passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag doesn't go off when it should, you could be more likely to get hurt in a crash. This is a serious safety issue that you should address as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a repair kit to fix the Passenger Occupant Detection System, completely free of charge. When you get the recall notice, schedule the repair to keep you and your passengers safe.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other AUDI A7 2012 Recalls

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Other AUDI A7 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
6 recalls
2021
11 recalls
2020
8 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
5 recalls

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