Recall
Audi A5 — 19V547000
NHTSA ID
19V547000
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2019-07-24
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Units Affected
145,337
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
74D9
Summary
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.
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.