Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 16V-519 · 2017 Audi Q7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V-519 covers 14,535 2017 Audi Q7 for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V519000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 17 vehicles were listed as unreachable.