Front air bags may not deploy on secondary impact
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 audi a4 and s4 vehicles manufactured february 16, 2012, to october 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 audi allroad vehicles manufactured march 12, 2012, to october 21, 2014. due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Safety Consequence
If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. the recall began on november 14, 2014. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69k5.
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FAQ: Recall 14V667000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V667000?
NHTSA recall 14V667000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on October 24, 2014. It addresses: Front air bags may not deploy on secondary impact. The recall affects approximately 101,938 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V667000 or the manufacturer campaign number 69K5. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.