NHTSA Recall 24V251000: Air bags: front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 91 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V251000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69GU |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER |
| Report received | April 3, 2024 |
| Owner notification | May 8, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Safety risk
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
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 24V251000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2023 |
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2023 |
| Audi A8 | 2024 |
| Audi e-tron | 2024 |
| Audi Q3 | 2023, 2024 |
| Audi Q5 | 2023, 2024 |
| Audi Q7 | 2023, 2024 |
| Audi Q8 | 2024 |
| Audi RS 5 | 2023 |
| Audi RS Q8 | 2024 |
| Audi S5 | 2023 |
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2023 |
| Audi SQ7 | 2023 |
| Audi TT | 2023 |
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.