2023-2024 Audi Airbag Recall: Occupant Detection System
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling certain 2023-2024 Audi vehicles due to a potential issue with the front passenger occupant detection system (ODS) control module. A loose electrical connection can deactivate the front passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will…
Gilt auch für
- Audi A4 allroad
- 2023
- Audi A8
- 2024
- Audi RS Q8
- 2024
- Audi S5
- 2023
- Audi TT
- 2023
Why This Matters: Increased Injury Risk
This recall addresses a critical safety concern. If the front passenger airbag is deactivated due to this issue, it will not deploy during a crash. This significantly increases the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of an accident.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Audi vehicles. The specific issue involves an electrical connection within the front passenger seat's occupant detection system (ODS) control module. This connection may loosen over time, leading to the deactivation of the front passenger airbag.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
This recall impacts various 2023-2024 Audi models. These include the 2023 Audi A3, 2024 Audi A8, 2024 Audi RS Q8, 2023 Audi TT, 2023 Audi S5, and 2023 Audi A4 allroad. To confirm if your specific vehicle is part of this 2023 Audi A3 recall or any other affected model, you should contact your authorized Audi dealer or visit the NHTSA website and enter your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's Remedy
Audi dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. This action is identified by Volkswagen's recall number 69GU.
Important Owner Information
Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. If you own an affected vehicle and have not received a notification, you can contact Audi customer service directly at 1-800-253-2834. For additional information or to report a safety concern, you may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 24V251000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the problem with the Audi occupant detection system?
- The recall concerns an electrical connection in the front passenger seat's occupant detection system (ODS) control module that may loosen. This can cause the front passenger airbag to deactivate, preventing it from deploying in a crash and increasing injury risk.
- Which Audi models are affected by recall 24V251000?
- The recall 24V251000 affects various 2023-2024 Audi models, including the 2023 Audi A3, 2024 Audi A8, 2024 Audi RS Q8, 2023 Audi TT, 2023 Audi S5, and 2023 Audi A4 allroad. Owners should check their VIN with Audi or NHTSA to confirm.
- What is the fix for this airbag recall?
- Audi dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module. This repair will be completed free of charge to the vehicle owner.
- How will I be notified about this 2023 Audi A3 recall?
- Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. If you own an affected vehicle and have not received a letter, you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or an authorized Audi dealer.
What Audi A3 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 22 model years.
- 905
- Owner complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 2,982
- Service bulletins
- 22
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 13
- Injuries reported
The 2023 model year
7 complaints, the 16th most of 22 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 418 of 905 complaints (46%).
Complaints by model year
| 2006 | 123 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 52 | |
| 2009 | 48 | |
| 2010 | 50 | |
| 2012 | 43 | |
| 2015 | 180 | |
| 2016 | 121 | |
| 2017 | 71 | |
| 2018 | 45 | |
| 2023 | 7 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 418
- Power Train — 137
- Electrical System — 105
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 92
- Engine — 79
Latest recalls for the 2023 model year
- 24V251000 — Air Bags (Apr 2024)
- 22V901000 — Equipment (Dec 2022)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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