2017 Audi Q7 recall: sensor/control module-inactive
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 8, 2016. It covers about 14,535 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,535
- reported
- Jul 8, 2016
- owners notified
- Sep 6, 2016
- related complaints
- 6
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- 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."
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.
Recall number 16V519000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V519000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Audi Q7 sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 16V519000, reported on July 8, 2016, covers about 14,535 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V519000?
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 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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