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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Risk
- An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
- 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
The driver's seat side air bag in certain Audi Q7, Q8, RS Q8, SQ8 and SQ7 SUVs may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal side impact protection standard.
An improperly mounted side air bag may not restrain the driver as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners of affected 2023 and 2024 models should watch for the owner notification letter that was mailed January 17, 2024.
Authorized Audi dealers will inspect the driver's side air bag and reinstall it as necessary, at no cost to you. You can also call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall 69GA, or check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q7 | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Audi Q8 | 20232024 |
| Audi RS Q8 | 20232024 |
| Audi SQ7 | 2024 |
| Audi SQ8 | 20232024 |