NHTSA Recall 16V955000: Pretensioner (seat belts) and 2 other components
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,947 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Audi A4 Allroad.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V955000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VW: 69P4; Audi 69P2 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | December 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V955000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 |
| Audi A6 | 2017 |
| Audi A7 | 2017 |
| Audi Q5 | 2018 |
| Audi Q7 | 2017 |
| Volkswagen E-Golf | 2016 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2017 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.