NHTSA recall 16V-519 (16V519000)
air bags recall reported July 8, 2016 - about 14,535 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V519000
- Also written as
- 16V-519
- Manufacturer number
- 69O3
- Reported
- July 8, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,535
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-519 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.