Recall 16V-955: 2017 Audi A4 Allroad, 2017 Audi A6 and 6 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Dec 29, 2016, covering about 5,947 vehicles.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Pretensioner Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module Air Bags › Side/Window Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V955000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 | All years |
| Audi A6 | 2017 | All years |
| Audi A7 | 2017 | All years |
| Audi Q5 | 2018 | All years |
| Audi Q7 | 2017 | All years |
| Volkswagen E-Golf | 2016 | All years |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2017 | All years |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2017 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-955?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
How is recall 16V-955 fixed?
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.