A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Date Announced

JUL 24, 2019

Vehicles Affected

145,337

Audi Recall #

74D9

NHTSA Campaign #

19V547000

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Actions

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

Documents (13)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Chronology
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Safety Recall Campaign 74D9 – A4 & A5 Communication Toolkit for Dealers August 1, 2019
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: August 26, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 74D9 / Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
• Chronology Amendment
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4