NHTSA Campaign 23V868000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Dec 20, 2023 · 1,001 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q7 | 2023 | 1,001 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2024 | 1,001 |
| AUDI | Q8 | 2023 | 1,001 |
| AUDI | Q8 | 2024 | 1,001 |
| AUDI | RS Q8 | 2023 | 1,001 |
| AUDI | RS Q8 | 2024 | 1,001 |
| AUDI | SQ7 | 2024 | 1,001 |
| AUDI | SQ8 | 2023 | 1,001 |
| AUDI | SQ8 | 2024 | 1,001 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V868000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.