NHTSA Recall 18V370000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONJun 4, 2018· Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2012	Audi	A6
2013	Audi	A6
2014	Audi	A6
2015	Audi	A6
2016	Audi	A6
2017	Audi	A6
2018	Audi	A6
2012	Audi	A7
2013	Audi	A7
2014	Audi	A7
2015	Audi	A7
2016	Audi	A7
2017	Audi	A7
2018	Audi	A7
2014	Audi	RS7
2015	Audi	RS7
2016	Audi	RS7
2013	Audi	S6
2014	Audi	S6
2015	Audi	S6
2016	Audi	S6
2017	Audi	S6
2018	Audi	S6
2013	Audi	S7
2014	Audi	S7
2015	Audi	S7
2016	Audi	S7
2017	Audi	S7