1. AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
Title |
Details |
Component Description |
AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) |
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Begin Date Of Manufacturing |
20170207 |
End Date Of Manufacturing |
20180726 |
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report |
0 |
Potential Number Of Units Affected |
145337 |
Date Owner Notified By MFR |
20190909 |
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) |
MFR |
Mfg |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Report Received Date |
20190724 |
Record Creation Date |
20190724 |
Regulation Part Number |
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Defect Summary |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. |
Consequence Summary |
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective Summary |
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9. |
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. |
2. AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Component Description |
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Begin Date Of Manufacturing |
20170207 |
End Date Of Manufacturing |
20180726 |
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report |
0 |
Potential Number Of Units Affected |
145337 |
Date Owner Notified By MFR |
20190909 |
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) |
MFR |
Mfg |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Report Received Date |
20190724 |
Record Creation Date |
20190724 |
Regulation Part Number |
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Defect Summary |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. |
Consequence Summary |
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective Summary |
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9. |
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. |
4. AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Component Description |
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Begin Date Of Manufacturing |
20170404 |
End Date Of Manufacturing |
20171020 |
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report |
0 |
Potential Number Of Units Affected |
12 |
Date Owner Notified By MFR |
20181219 |
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) |
MFR |
Mfg |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Report Received Date |
20181127 |
Record Creation Date |
20181129 |
Regulation Part Number |
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Defect Summary |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash. |
Consequence Summary |
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury. |
Corrective Summary |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4. |
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. |
6. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Component Description |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Begin Date Of Manufacturing |
20170207 |
End Date Of Manufacturing |
20170928 |
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report |
0 |
Potential Number Of Units Affected |
31323 |
Date Owner Notified By MFR |
20180313 |
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) |
MFR |
Mfg |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Report Received Date |
20171025 |
Record Creation Date |
20171026 |
Regulation Part Number |
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Defect Summary |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed. |
Consequence Summary |
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. |
Corrective Summary |
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6. |
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. |