CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F8.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The third-row seat back in certain 2017 vehicles built between August 2015 and July 2016 may move forward under load, such as during a frontal collision. This means the seat may not stay in its adjusted position, and the vehicle does not meet federal seating safety standards.
If the third-row seat does not stay in place during a crash, an occupant may face an increased risk of injury. Owners should take this seriously, especially if third-row seats are used regularly.
The remedy is free. Dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat at no charge, and the recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Audi will notify owners directly, or you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q7 | 2017 |
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