NHTSA recall 23V-868 (23V868000)
air bags recall reported December 20, 2023 - about 1,001 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V868000
- Also written as
- 23V-868
- Manufacturer number
- 69GA
- Reported
- December 20, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,001
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Why it is dangerous
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-868 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.