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- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
A sensor mat under the front passenger seat can wear or become stressed over time. When this happens, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module may malfunction and fail to correctly manage the front passenger airbag.
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the passenger. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 if the vehicle is affected.
The repair is free. Volkswagen will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install a PODS system repair kit at no charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A6 | 2012201320142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Audi A7 | 2012201320142015201620172018 |
| Audi RS 7 | 20142015201620172018 |
| Audi S6 | 201320142015201620172018 |
| Audi S7 | 201320142015201620172018 |