A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Actions
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
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Date Announced
JUL 24, 2019
Vehicles Affected
145,337
Audi Recall #
74D9
NHTSA Campaign #
19V547000
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