Audi Q7 (2017) Air Bags May Deploy Too Forcefully - Recall
Volkswagen recalls 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles with air bags that may deploy with excessive force, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Audi for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles due to air bags that may deploy with excessive force in crashes, potentially increasing injury risk. Owners must get a free software update from an authorized dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225579-audi-q7-2017-air-bags-may-deploy-too-forcefully-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225579-audi-q7-2017-air-bags-may-deploy-too-forcefully-recall · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V519000
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“Audi Q7 (2017) Air Bags May Deploy Too Forcefully - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225579-audi-q7-2017-air-bags-may-deploy-too-forcefully-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V519000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V519000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes due to a software issue in the air bag control module. This can cause the air bags to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured between August 30, 2015 and May 8, 2016 are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Audi Q7 models made between August 30, 2015 and May 8, 2016. The recall began in September 2016 and is managed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Audi- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to get the free air bag software update.
Get Software Update
Dealers will update the air bag control module software for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V519000 (August 7, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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