Component
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag control module in your Audi is a computer that decides when to deploy the airbags in case of a crash. In some 2013-2015 A4, S4, and Allroad models, this computer has a faulty algorithm that might not tell the front airbags to deploy in a secondary impact, like a crash into a pole after a first impact.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front airbags don't deploy in a secondary crash, you could be at higher risk of injury to yourself or your passengers, even if the initial impact didn't seem severe.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the air bag control unit software to ensure the front airbags deploy properly in case of a secondary impact — and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notification with instructions on when to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
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