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NHTSA 24V251000 United States

Audi A3 recall: Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

Official safety recall 24V251000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

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

Campaign24V251000
ComponentAir Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
Report date2024-04-03
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Audi SQ72023United States
Audi S52023United States
Audi RS Q82024United States
Audi Q82024United States
Audi Q72023United States
Audi Q72024United States
Audi Q52023United States
Audi Q52024United States
Audi A82024United States
Audi Q32023United States
Audi Q32024United States
Audi A32023United States
Audi TT2023United States
Audi e-tron2024United States

The problem

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.

A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The official 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.