Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag sensor in your vehicle is what helps the front passenger air bag deploy in an accident. In certain 2023-2024 models, the electrical connection for this sensor can loosen over time, causing the air bag to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy during a crash, you're at a higher risk of injury because you won't have the extra protection the air bag provides.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty air bag sensor control module, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice so you can drive with the protection of a working front passenger air bag.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
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