Audi is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 models due to a faulty seat heater cable that can disable the passenger airbag during crashes. Owners must have the seat repaired free of charge.
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Audi is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 vehicles because a faulty seat heater cable can cause the passenger airbag to disable during a crash. This means the airbag won't deploy if needed, increasing injury risk in collisions.
The seat heater cable may have a contact fault that causes the vehicle's software to misdiagnose a malfunction. This can disable the passenger airbag during a crash, reducing protection for the passenger.
Owners of 2017-2020 Audi A4 Sedan, Allroad, and other specified models are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the passenger airbag fails during a crash.
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2020 Audi A4 Sedan, Allroad, or other specified models. The recall covers vehicles with the seat heater cable issue that can disable the passenger airbag.
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a repair for the faulty seat heater cable or airbag system.
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover at no cost.
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
The seat heater cable may have a contact fault that causes the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger airbag during a crash.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2017-2020 Audi A4 Sedan, Allroad, or other specified models with the faulty seat heater cable.
Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy to fix the issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V874000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 21V874000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
