| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19000101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V293000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, 'Ejection Mitigation.' |
| Consequence | If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20141031 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V370000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20141031 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V035000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP. |
| Notes | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2016 Audi A7 Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2016 Audi A7 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2016 Audi A7 has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Audi A7 recalls?
A: The 2016 Audi A7 recalls include: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL.
A: Yes, the 2016 Audi A7 has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Audi A7 recalls?
A: The 2016 Audi A7 recalls include: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL.