Audi stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (pods) control module to malfunction.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the sensor occupant classification. Here is what owners need to know.
Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-370.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012–2018 | Audi A6 |
| 2012–2018 | Audi A7 |
| 2014–2018 | Audi RS 7 |
| 2013–2018 | Audi S6 |
| 2013–2018 | Audi S7 |
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