Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The front passenger air bag in your vehicle relies on sensors to decide whether to deploy in a crash. The sensor system in certain 2023-2024 Audi models, including yours, might not work properly due to a loose electrical connection.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, the front passenger air bag won't deploy during a crash. This could leave your passenger unprotected and at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor system with a new one free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it's on Audi – you won't pay a thing.
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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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