Disabled passenger air bag
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 a4 allroad, a4 sedan, 2018-2019 rs5 coupe, 2019 rs5 sportback, 2018-2020 a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, and audi s5 sportback vehicles. the cable connecting the seat heater to the passenger occupant detection system (pods) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Safety Consequence
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 7, 2022. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 74e3. this recall is an expansion of recall 19v-547 (74d9). vehicles previously repaired under 19v-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
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FAQ: Recall 21V874000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V874000?
NHTSA recall 21V874000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 10, 2021. It addresses: Disabled passenger air bag. The recall affects approximately 208,332 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V874000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74E3. 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.