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Recall 16V-519

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2017 Audi Q7: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-519
Reported
July 8, 2016
Vehicles affected
14,535 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles