NHTSA Recall 23V868000: Air bags: side/window
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,001 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Audi Q7.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V868000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69GA |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | December 20, 2023 |
| Owner notification | January 17, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Safety risk
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V868000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi Q7 | 2023, 2024 |
| Audi Q8 | 2023, 2024 |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2023, 2024 |
| Audi SQ7 | 2024 |
| Audi SQ8 | 2023, 2024 |
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.