2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT Passenger Air Bag Recall (25V227)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 3,773 vehicles · Reported April 15, 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 3,773 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V227 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V227000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 74HC |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 15, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT |
| Units affected | 3,773 |
| Component | Air Bags > Sensor > Occupant Classification > Front Passenger |
| Safety risk | A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT in recall 25V227?
The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 RS E-TRON GT and E-TRON GT vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 RS E-Tron GT with recall 25V227?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the front passenger.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V227?
Recall 25V227 covers 3,773 vehicles: 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT.
NHTSA lists 3,773 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Audi | E-Tron GT |
| 2022-2023 | Audi | RS E-Tron GT |
What is the fix for the RS E-Tron GT passenger air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74HC.
When was recall 25V227 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 25V227 to NHTSA on April 15, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 15, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2025 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V227000. |
| July 15, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 17 months ago. If your RS E-Tron GT was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my RS E-Tron GT is part of recall 25V227?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V227 is open on your RS E-Tron GT, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V227000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should RS E-Tron GT owners do about recall 25V227?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V227000 applies to your RS E-Tron GT.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Audi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any front passenger symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are RS E-Tron GT owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 25V227 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 26 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Audi E-Tron GT: 13 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2022 Audi E-Tron GT: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT: 4 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
Can recall 25V227 make my RS E-Tron GT a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V227000 does not automatically make your RS E-Tron GT a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V227
Is the 25V227000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 15, 2025.
How do I know if my RS E-Tron GT is part of recall 25V227000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V227000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Audi. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.