Audi Q7: Airbag

Affects Audi Q7 · 2020–2021 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: Certain vehicles do not meet a performance requirement of Canadian regulations for crash protection. In particular, the vehicles do not meet the minimum testing requirements for an out of position 6-year old child located on the front passenger seat. Safety Risk: An airbag system that does not meet the performance requirements of Canadian regulations could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the airbag control module.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational