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Audi Q7 Recall 21V078: Passenger airbag may deploy too fast, risking child injury

NHTSA campaign 21V078, reported February 17, 2021, 26,967 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles have an air bag control module that may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when an unbelted child is seated in the front passenger seat. The vehicles therefore do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.

If a crash requires the passenger air bag to deploy, the faster second-stage deployment can increase the risk of injury to a child in that seat. Owners should check whether their vehicle is included in this recall.

Audi will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will update the air bag control module at no cost. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, referencing recall 69BV. You can also check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V078Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.
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.

Affected vehicles

Audi Q720202021