Recall
Audi A6 — 18V370000
NHTSA ID
18V370000
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2018-06-04
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Units Affected
139,249
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
74D5
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.