Audi due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the frontal sensor/control module-inactive. Here is what owners need to know.
Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-519.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Audi Q7 |
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