NHTSA recall 23V868000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 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
All model years NHTSA lists
2023 Audi Q7, 2024 Audi Q7, 2023 Audi Q8, 2024 Audi Q8, 2023 Audi Rs Q8, 2024 Audi Rs Q8, 2024 Audi Sq7, 2023 Audi Sq8, 2024 Audi Sq8.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 23V868000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.