Audi air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the air bag/restraint control module software. Here is what owners need to know.
The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-078.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Audi Q7 |
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