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NHTSA campaign 18V370000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V370000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Reported 06/04/2018

What can happen

If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Repair

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Components

  • Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2018 Audi A6View records2018 Audi A7View records2018 Audi RS 7View records2018 Audi S6View records2018 Audi S7View records2017 Audi A6View records2017 Audi A7View records2017 Audi RS 7View records2017 Audi S6View records2017 Audi S7View records2016 Audi A6View records2016 Audi A7View records2016 Audi RS 7View records2016 Audi S6View records2016 Audi S7View records2015 Audi A6View records2015 Audi A7View records2015 Audi RS 7View records2015 Audi S6View records2015 Audi S7View records2014 Audi A6View records2014 Audi A7View records2014 Audi RS 7View records2014 Audi S6View records2014 Audi S7View records2013 Audi A6View records2013 Audi A7View records2013 Audi S6View records2013 Audi S7View records2012 Audi A6View records2012 Audi A7View records