NHTSA Recall 21V078000: Air bags: frontal and software (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26,967 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Audi Q7.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V078000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69BV |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL; AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | February 17, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.
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 21V078000
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.