Audi · United States · High
Audi A4 Allroad, Q7 +3 more: Seat belts — pretensioner
Affects Audi A4 Allroad, Q7, A6, A7, Q5 · 2016–2018 — about 6K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational