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Audi padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.

NHTSA campaign 20V-658 · Reported October 27, 2020 · 94,144 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Audi Q7
VEHICLES AFFECTED
94,144
REMEDY
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the body roof and pillars. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.

WHY IT MATTERS

In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-658.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018–2020Audi Q7

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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