Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag control module in your Audi Q7 is like the brain that decides when and how to deploy the air bag. In 2020-2021 models, this brain might send the second stage of the air bag too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If a child is in the front passenger seat and a crash happens, the air bag might deploy too quickly, which could increase the risk of serious injury to that child.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the air bag control module with new software, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notification when it's time to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.
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