AUDI Q7 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V078000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q7 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-05 2021-02-17 2021-02-17

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69BV

Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26967

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.

Notes

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.