NHTSA recall 18V-370 (18V370000)
air bags recall reported June 4, 2018 - about 139,249 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V370000
- Also written as
- 18V-370
- Manufacturer number
- 74D5
- Reported
- June 4, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~139,249
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-370 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
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.