Recall 23V084 covers 1,047 2022-2023 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles for an incorrectly folded passenger air bag. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 1,047 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles because the front-passenger air bag protection flap was not folded correctly during assembly. In a crash, the air bag can deploy with too much force and increase injury risk for an unbelted child or small person near the instrument panel; Audi dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger airbag module in the 2022-2023 Audi S8 and A8 holds the airbag that deploys from the passenger side of the dashboard during a crash. Inside that module, an occupant protection flap helps the airbag unfold in the correct shape and position. That folding sequence is part of how the system protects the passenger.
In NHTSA campaign 23V084, Audi identified airbag modules built with the occupant protection flap folded outside manufacturing specification. The issue came from a deviation in the automatic folding process during airbag assembly. If the flap is folded wrong, the airbag does not unfold as specified in Audi's production test, which means the vehicle does not meet the occupant crash protection standard for that passenger airbag.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is hidden inside the airbag module, so a dashboard light or driving symptom is not expected from this folding defect.
Who's affected?
VINs have been searchable since April 14, 2023.
| 2022 Audi S8 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2023 Audi S8 | front air bag |
| 2022 Audi A8 | front air bag |
| 2023 Audi A8 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 1,047 |
| 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 sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 23V084 describes a front passenger air bag that can deploy with too much force in a crash, increasing injury risk for a child or small person seated unbelted and close to the instrument panel. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the repair soon and keep passengers belted. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Audi S8 or A8 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free front-passenger air bag module replacement, which corrects the incorrectly folded occupant protection flap.
- Bring the owner letter if Audi mailed one, or reference recall number 23V084 and Audi recall 69ET when you call.
- Keep children and small passengers out of the front passenger seat until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician replaces the front-passenger air bag module. The recall covers the replacement parts and labor, so the dealer repair is free. This recall addresses the passenger air bag assembly, where the occupant protection flap was not folded correctly during assembly. Audi is not offering reimbursement for prior out-of-pocket repairs under this campaign. Ask the service desk to confirm the repair is recorded under recall 23V084.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| February 15, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 13, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 14, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| April 14, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 14, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 14, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V084?
Recall 23V084 covers 1,047 2022-2023 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles with a front-passenger air bag module assembled with an occupant protection flap folded incorrectly. In a crash, the air bag can deploy with too much force. Audi dealers will replace the module for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Audi S8 or A8 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V084. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule replacement of the front-passenger air bag module. Reference recall number 23V084 and Audi recall code 69ET when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and Audi will replace the front-passenger air bag module free of charge at any franchised Audi dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V084?
The risk is front-passenger injury in a crash. An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, raising injury risk for a child or small person seated unbelted, very close to the instrument panel.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V084000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V084 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V084000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →