3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Posted on: 2019-06-20
Description
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.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-03-23
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 audi s3 sedan, a3 sedan, 2016-2018 a3 etron, 2017-2020 rs3 sedan, and 2015-2019 a3 cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (pods) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy program is still in development. Interim owner notice letters s informing owners of the safety risk were mailed may 21, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69by.
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 #3 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Posted on: 2021-03-23
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 audi s3 sedan, a3 sedan, 2016-2018 a3 etron, 2017-2020 rs3 sedan, and 2015-2019 a3 cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (pods) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy program is still in development. Interim owner notice letters s informing owners of the safety risk were mailed may 21, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69by.
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.