Audi Q7 recall: Air Bags:side/window
Official safety recall 23V868000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ7 | 2024 | United States |
| Audi SQ8 | 2023 | United States |
| Audi SQ8 | 2024 | United States |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2023 | United States |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2024 | United States |
| Audi Q8 | 2023 | United States |
| Audi Q8 | 2024 | United States |
| Audi Q7 | 2023 | United States |
| Audi Q7 | 2024 | United States |
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The official remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.