AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The front passenger air bag sensor in your vehicle is a critical safety system that helps the air bag deploy in a crash. In some 2023-2024 Audi models, this sensor's electrical connection can come loose, causing the air bag to shut off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag is deactivated, it won't deploy during a crash, which could lead to serious injury to the front passenger. This is a life-threatening situation, and you need to address it as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the air bag sensor with a new one that ensures the front passenger air bag works correctly – and it's free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, which was mailed on May 8, 2024.
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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.
The side air bag in your seat is a safety feature that helps keep you secure in case of a side impact. In some 2023-2024 Audi models, this air bag might not be properly attached to the seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag isn't securely mounted, it might not do its job in a crash, which could lead to serious injury to the driver.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the air bag and make any necessary adjustments to ensure it's securely attached – at no cost to you. You should schedule the 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.
Your Audi's rearview camera system relies on software to display a clear image of what's behind your vehicle. Unfortunately, a glitch in the software might cause the image to fail to show up on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview image doesn't display, you'll have a reduced view of the area behind your vehicle, making it harder to see children, pets, or obstacles. This could increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the camera software for free, so you can get a clear view behind your vehicle. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice – it won't cost you a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
