Audi A7 (2013) – 15V823000

Defect Description For Recall

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 Audi A6 Vehicles Manufactured March 28, 2011, To March 25, 2013, And 2012-2013 Audi A7 Vehicles Manufactured January 25, 2011, To March 19, 2013. In Vehicles With Heated And Cooled Seats, The Passenger Occupant DeteCTIon System (Pods), Used To Enable The Front Passenger Air BAGS, May MalfunCTIon And Prevent The Passenger-Side Air BAGS From Deploying In A Crash.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

A7

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

15V823000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification

Effect Of Defect

An Air Bag That Does Not Deploy As Intended Increases The Risk Of Occupant Injury In A Crash.

Fix Defect

Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Audi Dealers Will Install A Pods System Repair Kit, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 5, 2016. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 74D1.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20110125

End Of Manufacture

20130319

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

21074

Date Owners Notified

20160205

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20151208

Make Campaign Number

74D1

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard