AUDI S5 (2023) recall — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group recalls 2023 Audi S5 models with deactivated front passenger air bags that won't deploy during crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement of the seat occupant detection system control module.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen Group is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 models because the front passenger air bag may not deploy during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the seat occupant detection system control module replaced at no cost to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81233-audi-2023-s5-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air-bag.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81233-audi-2023-s5-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air-bag · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V251000
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“Audi 2023 S5 Air Bag Recall: Front Passenger Air Bag Won't Deploy in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81233-audi-2023-s5-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air-bag. Based on NHTSA recall #24V251000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V251000).
Why it’s dangerous
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag. This means the air bag won't deploy during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Audi S5 models with the specific electrical connection issue are affected. Front passenger air bag users are at higher risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, or other listed models from the recall notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a replacement of the seat occupant detection system control module.
Get Replacement Part
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module at no cost to fix the air bag issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Questions people ask
Why is my front passenger air bag not working?
The recall addresses a potential issue where the electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen and deactivate the air bag, but this is not a current problem for all vehicles.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, or other listed models from the recall notice.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the fix; dealers will replace the part at no cost when you contact them.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V251000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 24V251000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU. 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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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 #24V251000 (March 4, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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