AUDI Q7 2023: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V868000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q7 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-01-17 2023-12-20 2023-12-21

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69GA

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1001

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 214

Summary

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."

Consequence

An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.