Audi Recall 18V-370: Air bags – occupant classification

Affected: 2012–2018 Audi A6, 2012–2018 Audi A7, 2014–2018 Audi RS 7 and 2 more. Filed with NHTSA on June 4, 2018, covering about 139,249 vehicles.

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

The risk

If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign18V-370 (18V370000)
Manufacturer number74D5
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentAir bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Report dateJune 4, 2018
Owners notifiedNovember 29, 2018
Vehicles affected139,249
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 18V-370 repair free?

Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 139,249 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.