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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V189000

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron | 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron — Air bags

Published March 22, 2023 · Recall initiated: March 22, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V189000, published March 22, 2023. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron | 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron — Air bags.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
Q4 E-TRON
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2022 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | 2023 AUDI Q4 E-TRON
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron | 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron — Air bags recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V189000 on March 22, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: Q4 E-TRON.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)