Audi Recall 19V-547: Air bags – inflator module

Affected: 2017–2018 Audi A4 Allroad, 2018 Audi A5, 2018–2019 Audi RS 5 and 3 more. Filed with NHTSA on July 24, 2019, covering about 145,337 vehicles.

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

The risk

A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign19V-547 (19V547000)
Manufacturer number74D9
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentAir bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Report dateJuly 24, 2019
Owners notifiedSeptember 9, 2019
Vehicles affected145,337
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 19V-547 repair free?

Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 145,337 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.