Recalls for 2013 Audi A3

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2016-02-10
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 volkswagen passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 audi a3, and 2006-2009 audi a4 cabriolet vehicles.  Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.  Volkswagen owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Audi owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2019-12-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 passat, 2011-2014 golf a6, and 2011-2013 audi a3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the takata air bag recalls.  The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge.  The recall began december 20, 2019.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69r6, 69q8, 69q9, and 69y5.

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.