Audi electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the occupant classification front passenger. Here is what owners need to know.
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-251.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Audi A3 |
| 2023 | Audi A4 allroad |
| 2024 | Audi A8 |
| 2023–2024 | Audi Q3 |
| 2023–2024 | Audi Q5 |
| 2023–2024 | Audi Q7 |
| 2024 | Audi Q8 |
| 2023 | Audi RS 5 |
| 2024 | Audi RS Q8 |
| 2023 | Audi S5 |
| 2023 | Audi SQ7 |
| 2023 | Audi TT |
| 2024 | Audi e-tron |
What changed
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