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Audi electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.

NHTSA campaign 20V-749 · Reported December 2, 2020 · 166 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Audi A6, Q7, RS 6 Avant and RS 7
VEHICLES AFFECTED
166
REMEDY
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the sensor side impact. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.

WHY IT MATTERS

A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-749.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Audi A6
2021Audi Q7
2021Audi RS 6 Avant
2021Audi RS 7

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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