NHTSA recall 18V836000
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Audi A4 Allroad and 1 more
Reported Nov 27, 201812 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 69Y4Built Apr 26, 2017 – Jun 26, 2018
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
The risk
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
The remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.