Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V874000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V874000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 208,332 affected units, Disabled Passenger Air Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2020 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
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.
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.