Audi A3: Airbag faulty control module error due to minor collision

My mechanic claims that the whole airbag control module requires replacement.

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I own an Audi A3 35 TDI MY2016. Recently while moving out of a parking spot, I had a minor collision with a bike that was reversing out of his spot at the same time. There was just a small thud but there were no scratches or dents on my fender. The front right fender had hit the footpeg of the bike.

About an hour of driving later, I got an Airbag sensor warning light on my dash. It was yellow.

Now upon scanning my FNG, there is a Faulty control module error. Please find an image of the error attached below.

My mechanic claims that the whole Airbag control module requires replacement. Is this true based on the error code or could it be any other issue (Example: Sensor related)

Has anyone else faced the same issue? I am quite sceptical about how a small collision bricks a whole control module. I want to be double-sure before I go for the replacement as it is quite an expensive affair. Thanks in advance.

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