NHTSA recall 23V189000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-tron suv and Q4 E-tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger b-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron, 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 23V189000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.