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Automotive · United States · 2025-04-09

Audi E-TRON GT passenger detection system error may deactivate airbag

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-09
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Models affected	E-TRON GT, RS E-TRON GT
Model year	2022-2023
Units affected	3773
Defect	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 RS E-TRON GT and E-TRON GT vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied._x000D_ A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Component	AIR BAGS
Remedy	Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74HC.
Recall number	25V227000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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