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US recalls (1)
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Airbag
2024-04-03 · campaign 2024-209 · 21 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated.
Note: This problem would cause a yellow airbag warning light to turn on in the instrument panel.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module.
Owner complaints (3)
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q3 (1 fires reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 15).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Audi Q3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Q3 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Q3 S-Line 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.