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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
- Risk
- A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
- 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
Corrosion (oxidation) on the cable connecting the passenger occupant detection system can cause the software to wrongly detect a fault and switch off the front passenger air bag. With the passenger air bag disabled, the risk of injury is higher in a crash.
Audi will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will install cable ties on the wiring harness to address the problem. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference Audi recall number 74D9.
Even if you have not yet received a notice, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls at NHTSA.gov or with your local Audi dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A4 Allroad | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Audi A5 | 2018 |
| Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2018 |
| Audi Allroad | 20172018 |
| Audi RS 5 | 20182019 |
| Audi S4 | 2018 |
| Audi S5 | 2018 |
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2018 |