2020-2021 Audi Q7 recall: software
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 17, 2021. It covers about 26,967 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 26,967
- reported
- Feb 17, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 5, 2021
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
- What is wrong
- 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 an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 21V078000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 21V078000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Audi Q7 software?
Yes. Recall 21V078000, reported on February 17, 2021, covers about 26,967 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V078000?
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.
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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