The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V093000·Announced 2020-02-19

Audi Recalls 2019 Q7 Models Due to Side Air Bag Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles because side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety restraint system (air bags) that may fail to deploy, creating a risk of injury in a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate in the event of a crash.

An air bag that does not properly inflate during a collision can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. This defect affects the side curtain air bag system specifically.

Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags free of charge. The recall began on March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI Q7
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
383

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • Q7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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