NHTSA recall 23V-189 (23V189000)
air bags recall reported March 22, 2023 - about 5,224 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V189000
- Also written as
- 23V-189
- Manufacturer number
- 69FA
- Reported
- March 22, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,224
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69FA.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-189 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.