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2019 AUDI RS5 Recall - Campaign #21V874000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2019 AUDI RS5 RECALL - #21V874000

RECALL FOR SEATS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2019 AUDI RS5
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 11/12/2021
Influenced by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 1/7/2022
# Affected 208,332
Recalled for SEATS
 
Description Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequences A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective action Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for TIRES

2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for TIRES
Technical Service Bulletins Jan 05, 2022 - 010000 STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

Jan 05, 2022 - 010000 STEERING
This information bulletin provides an explanation for squeaking noises heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered.

Jan 05, 2022 - 020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

Jan 05, 2022 - 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank.

Jan 05, 2022 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains a software update to address one or more various malfunctions of the motor for the window regulator with DTCs; B148713, B14874B , B148754 and/or B148701.

View all Technical Service Bulletins



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