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.

Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module — Software
Air Bags — Frontal

Date Announced

FEB 17, 2021

Vehicles Affected

26,967

Audi Recall #

69BV

NHTSA Campaign #

21V078000

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. 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."

Actions

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.

Documents (11)

• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Date: February 25, 2021 Repair Available Compliance Recall 69BV / Airbag Control Module Programming
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI Date: February 24, 2021 Advance Notice Compliance Recall 69BV / Airbag Control Module Programming
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4