NHTSA 24V251000Manufacturer no. 69GU
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
- Report received by NHTSA
- April 3, 2024
- Owner notification
- May 8, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 91 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- RS 5, S5, S5 CABRIOLET
Defect summary
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.
Safety risk
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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 24V251000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov