Recalls for 2021 Audi A8

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2021-04-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2020-2021 audi s6 sedan, q5, a8, s8, a7, a6 allroad, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, sq5, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, a5 sportback, s5 sportback, rs5 sportback vehicles.  The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 4, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 42l1.

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 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #15 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #17 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #18 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #19 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #20 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #21 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #22 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #23 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #24 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #25 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #26 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #27 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #28 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #29 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #30 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #31 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #32 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #33 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #34 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #35 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #36 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #37 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #38 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #39 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #40 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #41 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #42 - ENGINE

Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a8 and 2020-2021 audi s8 vehicles.  A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

Consequence
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary.  The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 12, 20121.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 97ev.

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 #43 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a8 and 2020-2021 audi s8 vehicles.  A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

Consequence
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary.  The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 12, 20121.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 97ev.

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 #44 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #45 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #46 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #47 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #48 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #49 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #50 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #51 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #52 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #53 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #54 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #55 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #56 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #57 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #58 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #59 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #60 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #61 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #62 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #63 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #64 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #65 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #66 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #67 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #68 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #69 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #70 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #71 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #72 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #73 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #74 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #75 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #76 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #77 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #78 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #79 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #80 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #81 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #82 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #83 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles.  The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #84 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Posted on: 2021-10-21
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a8 and s8, 2022 audi a5 sportback, a4 sedan, e-tron gt, q3, q5, rs6 avant, a3 sedan, s5 sportback, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rsq8, sq7, sq8, and s3 sedan vehicles.  A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.  

Consequence
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 9, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91cr.  

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #85 - ENGINE

Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a8 and 2020-2021 audi s8 vehicles.  A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

Consequence
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary.  The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 12, 20121.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 97ev.

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 #86 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a8 and 2020-2021 audi s8 vehicles.  A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

Consequence
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary.  The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 12, 20121.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 97ev.

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 #87 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Posted on: 2022-10-06
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 audi a8, rs7, rs6 avant, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, q8, q7, q5 sportback, s4 sedan, q5, a7, a6, a6 allroad, a5 sportback, a5 coupe, a5 cabrioleet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, e-tron sportback quattro, sq7, s5 cabriolet, e-tron quattro, sq8, sq5 sportback, sq5, s8, s7, s6 sedan, s5 sportback, s5 coupe, 2022 e-tron gt, and 2021-2022 rsq8 vehicles.  Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed october 25, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91dz.

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #88 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #89 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #90 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #91 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #92 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.  

Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #93 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.  

Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #94 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.  

Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #95 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi a8, a6 allroad, e-tron quattro, 2022 s3, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, q8, q7, q3, e-tron sportback quattro, s5 cabriolet, e-tron gt, s5 sportback, a7, a6, a5 sportback, a5 cabriolet, a4, a4 allroad, a3, s8, sq7, sq8, s6, and s4 vehicles.  The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.  

Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 91ei.  

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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #96 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Posted on: 2023-12-14
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 rs e-tron gt, e-tron gt, q4 e-tron sportback, q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 audi a8, 2019-2024 e-tron quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron sportback quattro, q5, and 2021-2022 a7 vehicles.  When using the industrial 220v/240v plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.  

Consequence
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Owners are advised not to use the 220v/240v compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110v home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220v/240v compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed february 9, 2024.  A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's numbers for this recall are 93u6 and 93u8.  

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.nhtsa.gov.