The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
The risk
If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-293 (17V293000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 69R2 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Side/window |
| Report date | May 1, 2017 |
| Owners notified | July 3, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 17,694 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-293 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 17,694 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.