Air bags: side/windowRecall 23V-868 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 23V-868 covers 1,001 Audi vehicles for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V868000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
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.