If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Date Announced

JUN 04, 2018

Vehicles Affected

139,249

Audi Recall #

74D5

NHTSA Campaign #

18V370000

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Actions

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Documents (17)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: November 21, 2018 STOP REPAIR NOTICE
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: November 19, 2018 Repair Available – Safety Recall 74D5 / Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Date: June 11, 2018 MANDATORY STOP-SALE NOTICE
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: November 26, 2018 RECALL REPAIRS MAY RESUME
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4