AUDI RS5 2023: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V251000

Make Model Year
AUDI RS5 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-05-08 2024-04-03 2024-04-04

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69GU

Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.

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.