# NHTSA recall 23V868000

> **Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.** · 2024 AUDI SQ8 · component: **AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW**

## Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles.  The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

## Consequence

An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

## Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 23V868000
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** SQ8
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- **Report received:** 2023-12-20

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V868000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 23V868000 (Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., 2024 AUDI). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/23V868000. Licensed CC0.

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