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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69FA.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
During deployment, the head curtain airbag can push against the door seal, exposing a metal inlay inside the seal. That contact can tear the airbag, so in a crash it may not protect occupants as intended.
A torn curtain airbag increases the risk of injury to people in the vehicle during a collision. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 226 for ejection mitigation.
The repair is free. Authorized Audi dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. You can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 20222023 |
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