Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V370000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V370000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating) Includes 139,249 affected units, Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating)
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) control module to malfunction.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a pods system repair kit, free of charge. the recall began november 29, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 74d5.