Audi Recalls Over a Dozen U.S. Models Due to Airbag Issue
Audi is issuing a recall for 17 different models in the United States due to a potential issue with the passenger seat occupant detection system. The problem lies with the pins inside the control module, which may prevent the airbag from deploying in case of an accident.
Issue Alert
The passenger airbag could switch into a fail-safe mode and deactivate, increasing the risk of injury for the individual in that seat. Owners will be alerted to this issue through a warning light on the dashboard.
Recall Details
The recall affects a total of 91 vehicles in the U.S. market. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has highlighted that the pins of the seat occupant detection system may not have been soldered correctly to the circuit board, leading to potential interruptions between the control module and the airbag control module.
Affected Models
The impacted vehicles include popular Audi models such as the Audi S5 Cabriolet, Audi A4 Allroad, Audi A8, Audi E-Tron Quattro, and more. A full list of affected models and their build dates can be found below:
- 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet – built on February 2, 2023
- 2023 Audi A4 Allroad – built on July 7, 2023
- 2024 Audi A8 – built on November 16, 2023
- 2024 Audi E-Tron Quattro – built from February 13-23, 2023
- 2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro – built on February 13, 2023
- And more…
Resolution
Audi will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module in all affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of this issue and the necessary steps to take on or before May 31, 2024.