2018 Audi A5 | 2018 Audi A4 Allroad | 2019 Audi Rs 5 | 2018 Audi Rs 5 | 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2018 Audi S5 | 2018 Audi S4 | 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2018 Audi Allroad | 2017 Audi Allroad — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published July 24, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 24, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V547000, published July 24, 2019. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Audi A5 | 2018 Audi A4 Allroad | 2019 Audi Rs 5 | 2018 Audi Rs 5 | 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2018 Audi S5 | 2018 Audi S4 | 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2018 Audi Allroad | 2017 Audi Allroad — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 AUDI A5 | 2018 AUDI A4 ALLROAD | 2019 AUDI RS 5 | 2018 AUDI RS 5 | 2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET | 2018 AUDI S5 | 2018 AUDI S4 | 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET | 2017 AUDI A4 ALLROAD | 2018 AUDI ALLROAD | 2017 AUDI ALLROAD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Audi A5 | 2018 Audi A4 Allroad | 2019 Audi Rs 5 | 2018 Audi Rs 5 | 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2018 Audi S5 | 2018 Audi S4 | 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2018 Audi Allroad | 2017 Audi Allroad — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V547000 on July 24, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A5.