Recall
Audi Q8 — 23V868000
NHTSA ID
23V868000
Make
Audi
Model
Q8
Years Affected
2024
Recall Date
2023-12-20
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Units Affected
1,001
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
69GA
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.