NHTSA Campaign 23V868000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 23V868000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the air bags:side/window. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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."
- The risk
- 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. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by 23V868000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 23V868000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.