Audi began reviewing customer complaints about the airbag in May 2024
Audi is recalling 3,773 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT electric vehicles with the model years 2022 and 2023because the passenger airbag may not work.
The defect stems from thepassenger occupant detection system (PODS) experiencinga fault in the wiring and deactivatingthe front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
Audi began reviewing complaints from customers about a yellow warning message for the passenger airbag in May 2024, triggering an investigation at the company that eventually led to the recall,according to a filing with NHTSA.
What to do
Audi dealershipswill replace the seat cushion for free.
Letters will be mailed on June 6 to owners of the recalledcars.
Audi customer service can be reached at 1-800-253-2834. The recall number is 74HC.
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Posted: 2025-04-15 20:22:00