2012 Audi A7 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V823000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74D1
Manufactured Begin Date: January 25th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 19th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: February 5th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.

Consequence Summary:
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V019000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Audi: 24AP/VW: 24BK
Manufactured Begin Date: April 21st, 2011
Manufactured End Date: November 13th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: March 17th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.