Safety Recall Code: 69BV – Incorrect Air Bag Module Parameters – 2020-2021 Audi Q7

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module

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February 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V078000

Incorrect Air Bag Module Parameters/FMVSS 208

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V078

Manufacturer  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected  26,967

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 a child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.safercar.gov.

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