NHTSA recall 24V-251 (24V251000)
air bags recall reported April 3, 2024 - about 91 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 24V251000
- Also written as
- 24V-251
- Manufacturer number
- 69GU
- Reported
- April 3, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- ~91
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Why it is dangerous
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-251 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 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.