NHTSA recall 19V-547 (19V547000)
air bags recall reported July 24, 2019 - about 145,337 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V547000
- Also written as
- 19V-547
- Manufacturer number
- 74D9
- Reported
- July 24, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~145,337
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-547 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.