Audi A6, A7, RS 7 and others: Occupant classification

Date

June 4, 2018

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Audi A6 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Audi A7 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Audi RS 7 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Audi S6 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Audi S7 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Potentially affected

139249

What can happen

If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 29, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

74D5

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V370000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.