NHTSA Recall 19V547000: Inflator module (air bags) and occupant classification (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 145,337 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Audi A4 Allroad.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V547000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74D9 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Report received | July 24, 2019 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 19V547000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2017, 2018 |
| Audi A5 | 2018 |
| Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2018 |
| Audi Allroad | 2017, 2018 |
| Audi RS 5 | 2018, 2019 |
| Audi S4 | 2018 |
| Audi S5 | 2018 |
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2018 |
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.