Audi A4 Avant 2017

Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off". Additional note: For the 2020 model year A5 model, only the A5 Sportback is affected by this recall. Safety Risk: An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front passenger seat. Depending on the seat type, the dealer will either replace the seat heating mat including the connecting cable or the entire seat cover.

Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off". Safety Risk: An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install cable ties on the wiring harness under the front passenger seat.

On certain vehicles, the aluminum trim on the front and rear door speaker covers could come loose. If this were to occur, the loosened trim may bend away from the speaker cover and could expose sharp edges, which could increase the risk of injury to occupants. Correction: Dealers will remove the aluminum trim from the speaker covers and replace the trim with an updated part. Note: For the A5 model, it is only the A5 Sportback that is involved in this campaign.

Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag and/or pretensioner igniters that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags and/or pretentioners to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace affected airbag and/or pretentioner.

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. In a situation where the parking lights are switched on and the vehicle is locked, the side marker lights do not illuminate, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle visibility, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.

The locking bolt of the swiveling towbar may break, preventing the locking mechanism from functioning correctly. The towbar may lower during use, and the trailer may become detached or lose grip.

The vehicle owner is requested to make an appointment with a brand dealer. They will check the towbar and, if necessary, replace the swivel module.

The locking bolt of the swivel tow bar may break. As a result, the locking mechanism may not lock properly. The tow bar may descend during use, causing the trailer to detach or come loose.

The manufacturer is taking measures. The vehicle owner is requested to make an appointment with a brand dealer. The dealer will check the tow bar and if necessary replace the swivel module.

The aluminum badges at the bottom of the front or rear door panels may partially detach. This could cause the badges to protrude. As the ends of the badges are sharp, there is a risk of cuts or puncture wounds.

The vehicle owner is requested to make an appointment with a brand dealer. The dealer will replace these aluminum badges with parts that have a better adhesive bond and modified shape.

The bonding of the front and/or rear windshield to the body may be insufficient. This can cause the front and/or rear windshield to become detached. During activation, the passenger airbag may not properly rest against the windshield. This means the passenger airbag does not provide the protection it is intended for. If the front and/or rear windshield detaches, it can pose a danger to the occupants and other road users.

The vehicle owner is requested to make an appointment with a brand dealer. The dealer will replace the relevant windows.

The weld between the adjustment of the front seat backrests and the side panel of the backrests has not been executed correctly. As a result, the weld is too weak. The backrest may break, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a rear-end collision.

The manufacturer is recalling the affected vehicles. Measures will be taken to remedy the defect. The vehicle owner is requested to contact the brand dealer to make an appointment. The dealer will inspect the backrests and replace them if necessary.