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2013 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 sensor in your front passenger seat is designed to detect whether there's someone sitting there. Over time, it can wear out and start to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If this sensor fails, your front passenger air bag might not deploy properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a special repair kit to fix the sensor, and you won't have to pay a thing. The repair is completely free, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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 is a sensor that helps the passenger airbag deploy in a crash. In some 2012-2013 models, this system can malfunction, causing the passenger airbag to stay silent in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger airbag doesn't deploy in a crash, you or a passenger could be seriously hurt. The risk of injury is higher because the airbag helps protect you from impact forces.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a repair kit to fix the Passenger Occupant Detection System, at no cost to you. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair as soon as it's convenient.
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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 2013 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 recalls

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
2012
5 recalls

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