Recalls for 2021 Audi Q3

DEFECT #1 - 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 #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: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 #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

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 - 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 #43 - 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 #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: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 #62 - 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 #63 - 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 #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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Posted on: 2022-09-09
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi q3 vehicles.  The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.

Consequence
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ds.  

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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Posted on: 2022-09-09
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi q3 vehicles.  The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.

Consequence
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ds.  

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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Posted on: 2022-09-09
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 audi q3 vehicles.  The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.

Consequence
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2022.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ds.  

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.