Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The occupant classification system in your vehicle is a computer that helps determine if someone is sitting in the front passenger seat. It's connected to a sensor that's usually hidden behind the seat. In some 2023-2024 Audi models, this connection can come loose and stop the front passenger air bag from working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy in a crash, the front passenger could be more likely to get hurt. This is a serious safety issue that could lead to severe injuries.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty occupant detection system control module with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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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