Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V547000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V547000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 145,337 affected units, Passenger Air Bag May Switch Off/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018-2019 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
Defect Summary
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.