Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
NHTSA recall 19V474000 · announced June 19, 2019 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 138,896 units affected
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
The risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron
- 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron
- 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron
- 2017 Audi Rs 3
- 2018 Audi Rs 3
- 2019 Audi Rs 3
- 2015 Audi S3
- 2016 Audi S3
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.