Audi A7 (2018) – 18V370000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

A7

Year

2018

Recall Campaign Number

18V370000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20141031

End Of Manufacture

20180406

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

139249

Date Owners Notified

20181129

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20180604

Make Campaign Number

74D5

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard