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NHTSA 18V370000 United States

Audi A7 recall: Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

Official safety recall 18V370000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign18V370000
ComponentAir Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
Report date2018-06-04
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Audi S72013United States
Audi S72014United States
Audi S72015United States
Audi S72016United States
Audi S72017United States
Audi S72018United States
Audi S62013United States
Audi S62014United States
Audi S62015United States
Audi S62016United States
Audi S62017United States
Audi S62018United States
Audi A62012United States
Audi A62013United States
Audi A62014United States
Audi A62015United States
Audi A62016United States
Audi A62017United States
Audi A62018United States
Audi A72012United States
Audi A72013United States
Audi A72014United States
Audi A72015United States
Audi A72016United States
Audi A72017United States
Audi A72018United States

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The official remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.