Recall 17V293 affects 17,694 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles for head curtain airbag deployment failure. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 17,694 2015-2017 A7 vehicles because the head curtain air bags can fail to deploy properly in a crash. The defect increases injury risk for an unbelted passenger, and Audi dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The head curtain air bag in the 2015-2017 Audi A7 sits along the roof area above the side windows. In a crash, it is designed to unfold downward like a curtain and help keep occupants from moving toward the side glass. That protection depends on the air bag opening in the right shape and position.
On affected A7 vehicles, the problem started during the supplier's air bag folding process. Inconsistent production left some head curtain air bags folded incorrectly. If the air bag does not unfold in the intended order during a crash, it does not deploy properly and the vehicle does not meet the federal ejection-mitigation standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle can look and drive normally, and the problem only shows up when the head curtain air bag is needed in a crash.
Who's affected?
This covers three A7 model years, all tied to the same side air bag component.
| 2016 Audi A7 | side air bag |
|---|---|
| 2015 Audi A7 | side air bag |
| 2017 Audi A7 | side air bag |
| Units affected | 17,694 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the head curtain airbag deploys incorrectly in a crash, an unbelted passenger faces a higher risk of injury. There is no warning sign before a crash, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Audi A7 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free head curtain air bag replacement that addresses the improper deployment issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Audi mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V293 when you call.
- Keep every passenger buckled until the repair is complete; this recall involves head curtain air bags that do not deploy properly in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician replaces the affected head curtain air bags so they deploy as designed in a crash. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. No reimbursement program is planned for this campaign, so Audi is not offering reimbursement for prior out-of-pocket repairs tied to this recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the recall work is listed under campaign 17V293 before the vehicle is taken in.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| May 1, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| June 23, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 3, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 3, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V293?
Recall 17V293 covers 17,694 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles with head curtain air bags that fail to meet the federal ejection mitigation standard and do not deploy properly in a crash. Audi dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Audi A7 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific A7 is included in recall 17V293. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule replacement of the affected head curtain air bags. Reference recall number 17V293 and Audi recall number 69R2 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Audi will replace the affected head curtain air bags free of charge at any franchised Audi dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is improper head curtain air bag deployment in a crash. If that air bag does not deploy properly, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury. The repair path is replacement of the affected head curtain air bags at a franchised Audi dealer.
What if I bought my Audi A7 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2015-2017 Audi A7 is included, then call a franchised Audi dealer with recall number 17V293.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V293000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V293 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V293000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →