Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The side air bag in your driver's seat is a safety feature that inflates to protect you in a side impact crash. In certain 2023-2024 Audi models, this air bag might be attached incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag isn't securely attached, it could fail to protect you in a side crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect and reattach the side air bag properly, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
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