Audi Q3 passenger airbag may not open correctly
high How serious is it? About this label
Serious, because the front passenger may not be protected in a crash and could be hit by plastic pieces, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What's wrong, in plain English
The passenger airbag sits inside the dashboard and is supposed to burst out through a hidden seam when it inflates. On these Q3s, it may not push through that seam the way it should. In a crash, the airbag may not open and fill properly, and small pieces of plastic from the dashboard could be thrown into the passenger area. Audi dealers will inspect the dashboard and replace it if needed.
What you should do
1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included. 2. Call an Audi dealer or Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 (recall 70H7) to book the inspection. 3. Have the dashboard inspected and replaced if needed — the repair is free.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
- Why do Audi passenger airbags switch off or fail to deploy? · all 14 Audi recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
- Safety risk
- In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.