NHTSA Campaign 23V189000
AIR BAGS
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 22, 2023 · 5,224 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q4 E-TRON | 2022 | 5,224 |
| AUDI | Q4 E-TRON | 2023 | 5,224 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V189000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.