NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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319 reports44,800 miles · Sep 9, 2019
Unknown Or Other
SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON A HIGHWAY IN TEXAS. FIRST WE HEARD A BIG LOUD BOOM THINKING WE GOT HIT, OR WE HAD A TIRE BLEW UP, THEN WE REALIZED WE WERE COVERED IN SHATTERED GLASS ALL OVER THE FRONT SEAT AND SECOND ROW (SUN SHADE WAS OPEN). WE WERE LUCKY THIS TIME SINCE NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS NEAR US AND NO ONE…
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SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON A HIGHWAY IN TEXAS. FIRST WE HEARD A BIG LOUD BOOM THINKING WE GOT HIT, OR WE HAD A TIRE BLEW UP, THEN WE REALIZED WE WERE COVERED IN SHATTERED GLASS ALL OVER THE FRONT SEAT AND SECOND ROW (SUN SHADE WAS OPEN). WE WERE LUCKY THIS TIME SINCE NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS NEAR US AND NO ONE GOT HURT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
NHTSA ODI #11254077
16,800 miles · Jul 24, 2019
Unknown Or OtherCrash
WHILE BACKING UP, IMAGE OF REAR VIEW AND OVERHEAD CAMERA FROZE. IMAGE SHOWED A CLEAR AREA BEHIND CAR AND I CONTINUED TO BACK. I BACKED SEVERAL MORE YARDS AND HIT THICK UNDERBRUSH BEFORE I REALIZED THE IMAGE WAS NOT ACCURATE. I CUT OFF CAR AND RESTARTED AND IMAGE STILL FROZE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE FROM CONTACT WITH BRUSH BUT TH…
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WHILE BACKING UP, IMAGE OF REAR VIEW AND OVERHEAD CAMERA FROZE. IMAGE SHOWED A CLEAR AREA BEHIND CAR AND I CONTINUED TO BACK. I BACKED SEVERAL MORE YARDS AND HIT THICK UNDERBRUSH BEFORE I REALIZED THE IMAGE WAS NOT ACCURATE. I CUT OFF CAR AND RESTARTED AND IMAGE STILL FROZE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE FROM CONTACT WITH BRUSH BUT THERE WAS A LARGE TREE WITHIN 2 FEET OF THE CAR'S REAR.
NHTSA ODI #11234350
30,000 miles · Jun 19, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
I HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE LETTERS FROM AUDI CONCERNING NHTSA RECALL 19V035. EACH TIME I ATTEMPT TO SCHEDULE THE SUGGESTED REPAIR, THE DEALER (AUDI, ORANGE PARK--JACKSONVILLE, FL) TELLS ME PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE! WHEN WILL AUDI MAKE PARTS AVAILABLE TO DEALERS FOR THIS RECALL ON THE FUEL RAILS?
NHTSA ODI #11221219
65,000 miles · May 31, 2019
Steering
CLICKING NOISE WHILE STOPING AND BUZZING WHILE TURNING. I AM NOT ALONE, BUT THERE ARE THOUSANDS LIKE OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS , WHY NO OFFICIAL IS ASKING AUDI TO FIX IT? OR DO WE NEED FIRE AND CRASHES AND LIFE LOSSES FOR NHTS TO ISSUE A RECALL?
NHTSA ODI #11217212
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2019
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V035000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI CHANTILLY (14839 STONECROFT CENTER CT,…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V035000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI CHANTILLY (14839 STONECROFT CENTER CT, CHANTILLY, VA 20151, (855) 716-7382) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 9, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11187085
Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 2019
Electrical SystemStructure
AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR LIFTS OPEN BY ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND LOCKED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MCKENNA AUDI IN NORWALK (1/22/19). TECHNICIANS COULD NOT FIND FAULT. CANNOT REPAIR IF NOT BROKEN OR SHOWING FAULT. WE STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM, IT HAPPENED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES, TWICE AT HOME INSIDE THE GARAGE AND…
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AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR LIFTS OPEN BY ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND LOCKED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MCKENNA AUDI IN NORWALK (1/22/19). TECHNICIANS COULD NOT FIND FAULT. CANNOT REPAIR IF NOT BROKEN OR SHOWING FAULT. WE STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM, IT HAPPENED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES, TWICE AT HOME INSIDE THE GARAGE AND ONCE AT A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT. REMOTES WERE NOT USED OR PRESS ACCIDENTLY TO ACTIVATE THE REAR DOOR OPENER. THE LAST TIME THE REAR DOOR OPEN BY ITSELF, I TRIED TO USE THE REMOTE TO CLOSE IT, BUT THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND MADE A LATCHING NOISE, LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO LOCK THE DOOR. I WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR MANUALLY, AFTER IT CLOSED, THE REMOTE WORKED AND I WAS ABLE TO OPENED AND CLOSED THE REAR DOOR AUTOMATICALLY.
NHTSA ODI #11172184
16,000 miles · Dec 29, 2018
Wheels
GOODYEAR EAGLE SPORT RUN-FLAT TIRES ON A NEW 2017 AUDI Q7 ARE COMPLETELY BALD ON THE FRONT OUTSIDES AND HAVE CHUNKS COMING OFF OF THEM BY 16,000 MILES. IT WAS ACTUALLY A PROBLEM EARLIER, BUT MY CURRENT MILEAGE IS 16,000 SO I'M USING THAT NUMBER. IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE ACCORDING TO AUDI, BUT AUDI OF NORTH AMERICA ONLY PASSES THE BUCK…
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GOODYEAR EAGLE SPORT RUN-FLAT TIRES ON A NEW 2017 AUDI Q7 ARE COMPLETELY BALD ON THE FRONT OUTSIDES AND HAVE CHUNKS COMING OFF OF THEM BY 16,000 MILES. IT WAS ACTUALLY A PROBLEM EARLIER, BUT MY CURRENT MILEAGE IS 16,000 SO I'M USING THAT NUMBER. IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE ACCORDING TO AUDI, BUT AUDI OF NORTH AMERICA ONLY PASSES THE BUCK AND SAYS THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD DEAL WITH IT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS THE ONE THAT TOLD ME TO CONTACT AUDI OF NORTH AMERICA.
NHTSA ODI #11163974
7,150 miles · Dec 3, 2018
Structure
I AND MY WIFE WERE DRIVING DOWN IN OUR AUDI Q7 2017 MODEL ON I-95 SOUTH (BETWEEN EXIT 12 AND 11) IN CAR LANES IN NJ WHEN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED AND SHATTERED BY ITSELF. IT WAS AROUND 9AM ON SATURDAY. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC AROUND US AND WE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING HIT THE CAR. THIS COULD NOT BE IMPACT RELATED.
NHTSA ODI #11155723
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2018
Unknown Or OtherFire
CPSC: WHILE BEING DRIVEN BY MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WITH MY SISTER AS A PASSENGER, MY 2017 AUDI Q7 CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. THE FIRE WAS PROCEEDED BY A SOUND, AND THE FIRE SEEMED TO COME FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT WAS NOT STRUCK BY ANYTHING AND DID NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING. *DT THE CONSUMER …
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CPSC: WHILE BEING DRIVEN BY MY BROTHER-IN-LAW WITH MY SISTER AS A PASSENGER, MY 2017 AUDI Q7 CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. THE FIRE WAS PROCEEDED BY A SOUND, AND THE FIRE SEEMED TO COME FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IT WAS NOT STRUCK BY ANYTHING AND DID NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED DUE TO A FUEL LEAK. *JS
NHTSA ODI #11155049
5,000 miles · Nov 26, 2018
Unknown Or Other
PRE-SENSE SYTSTEM NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT ON TWO OCCASIONS WHERE THERE WAS NO REASON FOR IT TO STOP THE CAR. FIRST TIME WAS AT 75MPH, ON CALIF. 46, 4 LANES DIVIDED, WESTBOUND ABOUT 25 MILES WEST OF I5, LEVEL STRETCH OF ROAD, CLEAR WEATHER, NO VEHICLE AHEAD IN EITHER LANE AND NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CAR SUDDENLY CUT FUEL AND BRAKED…
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PRE-SENSE SYTSTEM NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT ON TWO OCCASIONS WHERE THERE WAS NO REASON FOR IT TO STOP THE CAR. FIRST TIME WAS AT 75MPH, ON CALIF. 46, 4 LANES DIVIDED, WESTBOUND ABOUT 25 MILES WEST OF I5, LEVEL STRETCH OF ROAD, CLEAR WEATHER, NO VEHICLE AHEAD IN EITHER LANE AND NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CAR SUDDENLY CUT FUEL AND BRAKED TO A STOP. I WAS IN RIGHT LANE AND ENDED UP ON SHOULDER. FORTUNATELY, NO TRAFFIC CLOSE BEHIND OR I MIGHT HAVE BEEN REAR-ENDED. AUDI DEALER COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG AND HAD NO EXPLANATION. SYSTEM HAS FOUR SETTINGS: EARLY, MEDIUM, LATE AND OFF. DEALER SET SYSTEM TO "LATE". WHEN I ASKED IF I SHOULD TURN IT OFF, I REALIZED THERE WAS NO WAY DEALER WOULD ADVISE ME TO DO SO BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL LIABILITY. SECOND INCIDENT TWO MONTHS LATER. AT NIGHT, ON VENTURA BLVD. IN SHERMAN OAKS, CA, AT CORNER OF KESTER AVE., WESTBOUND AT NIGHT, PULLED INTO LEFT-TURN LANE. INITIATED LEFT TURN BECAUSE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS A VERY SAFE DISTANCE, FAR AWAY. PRE-SENSE SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND STOPPED MY CAR IN THE FIRST LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. BECAUSE THE NEXT ONCOMING VEHICLE WAS IN THE SECOND (RIGHT) LANE, IT DID NOT IMPACT MY CAR. HAD THAT VEHICLE BEEN IN THE FIRST LANE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK AT 35-40MPH BROADSIDE. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON FOR THE SYSTEM TO STOP THE CAR. I PULLED OVER AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN AND TURNED THE PRE-SENSE SYSTEM "OFF". THIS SYSTEM IS CLEARLY NOT READY FOR DEPLOYMENT IN VEHICLES. RATHER THAN AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT, THE SYSTEM NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE ONLY TWO TIMES IT EVER ACTIVATED ON MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11154083
Official recalls
7Mar 16, 2020
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Jan 16, 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Dec 29, 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air Bags:side/window
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Sep 8, 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5.
Sep 6, 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F8.
Sep 6, 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Exterior Lighting
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Electrical System:software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Jul 8, 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.
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