Recall 23V868000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Description
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."
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AUDI | Q7 |
| 2023 | AUDI | Q8 |
| 2023 | AUDI | RS Q8 |
| 2023 | AUDI | SQ8 |
| 2024 | AUDI | Q7 |
| 2024 | AUDI | Q8 |
| 2024 | AUDI | RS Q8 |
| 2024 | AUDI | SQ7 |
| 2024 | AUDI | SQ8 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.