The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
The risk
If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 14V-667 (14V667000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 69K5 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | October 24, 2014 |
| Owners notified | November 11, 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 101,938 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2013 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2014 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2015 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2013 Audi Allroad
- 2014 Audi Allroad
- 2013 Audi S4
- 2014 Audi S4
Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 14V-667 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 101,938 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.