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2018 Audi A4 / S4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A4 / S4. The most recent was reported on November 10, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A4, A4 ALLROAD, S4.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A4 / S4, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V874000November 10, 2021Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
19V547000July 24, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
18V836000November 27, 2018Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
17V675000October 25, 2017Structure › Body › Door › Hinge And Attachments

Systems involved: Air Bags (3) · Seats (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V874000Manufacturer no. 74E3

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
November 10, 2021
Owner notification
January 7, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
208,332 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A4 / S4
November 25, 2016 – July 30, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A4, S4

Components: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Seats

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Safety risk

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V874000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V547000Manufacturer no. 74D9

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2019
Owner notification
September 9, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
145,337 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A4 / S4
November 4, 2015 – July 30, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A4 ALLROAD, S4

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Safety risk

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V547000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V836000Manufacturer no. 69Y4

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
November 27, 2018
Owner notification
December 19, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A4 / S4
April 26, 2017 – June 26, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A4 ALLROAD

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V836000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V675000Manufacturer no. 70G6

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge And Attachments

Report received by NHTSA
October 25, 2017
Owner notification
March 13, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
31,323 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A4 / S4
March 10, 2016 – June 22, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
A4 ALLROAD

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.

Safety risk

The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V675000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 12, 2021.