Audi Recall: Software Glitch Leading to Possible Airbag Failure

Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

Now Hear This! Audi Recall

Now Hear This! Audi Recall
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Audi has issued a worldwide recall of approximately 850,000 A4 models due to a software glitch that may result in airbag failure.

Which Audi models are affected by the recall?

Audi A4 models delivered after 2012

What causes the possible airbag failure?

Faulty software may prevent the airbag from fully deploying during an accident. This is not related to the Takata Corp airbag recall.

Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?

At this time, no known accidents have been reported to Audi attributing to this defect.

What do I do if my car is one of those affected?

Audi will be notifying all owners affected by the recall in the coming weeks and will update the software, free of charge.

If your Audi is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Audi repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Audi checked and serviced for the defect.