Audi oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (pods) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the passenger side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-547.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Audi A4 allroad |
| 2018 | Audi A5 |
| 2018–2019 | Audi RS 5 |
| 2018 | Audi S4 |
| 2018 | Audi S5 |
| 2017–2018 | Audi allroad |
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