NHTSA recall 19V547000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2017 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2017 Audi Allroad
- 2018 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2018 Audi A5
- 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet
- 2018 Audi Allroad
- 2018 Audi Rs 5
- 2018 Audi S4
- 2018 Audi S5
- 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet
- 2019 Audi Rs 5
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Audi A4 Allroad, 2018 Audi A4 Allroad, 2018 Audi A5, 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2017 Audi Allroad, 2018 Audi Allroad, 2018 Audi Rs 5, 2019 Audi Rs 5, 2018 Audi S4, 2018 Audi S5, 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V547000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.