2022–2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Air Bags Recall 23V189000 (Audi 69FA)
NHTSA recall 23V189000 (Audi recall 69FA) covers about 5,224 2022–2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron vehicles (air bags), filed with NHTSA Mar 22, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V189000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Air bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
The risk
In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69FA.
Status: NHTSA lists May 11, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Audi recall number 69FA
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V189000 as 69FA. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "69FA recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q4 E-Tron | 2022–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 22, 2023
- Owner notification
- May 11, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 226
Check your VIN for 23V189000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V189000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V189000 or 69FA). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V189000?
NHTSA recall 23V189000 (Audi recall 69FA) covers about 5,224 2022–2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron vehicles (air bags), filed with NHTSA Mar 22, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V189000?
NHTSA's record for 23V189000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V189000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Audi dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V189000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 11, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Audi recall number for 23V189000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 69FA. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (69FA) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V189000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V189000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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