Recall campaign19V547000

Recall 19V547000: 2017–2018 Audi A4 Allroad and 7 other models

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Report received: Jul 24, 2019
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 145,337vehicles
Model years: 2017–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Possible consequence

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

2017 Audi A4 Allroad31 complaints
2018 Audi A4 Allroad9 complaints
2018 Audi A538 complaints
2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet0 complaints
2017 Audi Allroad2 complaints
2018 Audi Allroad1 complaints
2018 Audi RS 51 complaints
2019 Audi RS 53 complaints
2018 Audi S47 complaints
2018 Audi S526 complaints
2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet0 complaints

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.