Recalls
Recall 157587
USA Recall: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected Vehicles