Recalls for 2021 Audi Q7

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2020-12-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a6 allroad, q7, rs6 and rs7 vehicles.  The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.

Consequence
A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge.  The recall began december 23, 2020.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69bm.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Posted on: 2020-12-03
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a6 allroad, q7, rs6 and rs7 vehicles.  The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.

Consequence
A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge.  The recall began december 23, 2020.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69bm.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #15 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #17 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #18 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #19 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #20 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #21 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #22 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #42 - 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 #43 - 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 #44 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2021-02-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles.  The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge.  The recall began march 5, 2021.  Owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69bv.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #45 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Posted on: 2021-02-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles.  The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge.  The recall began march 5, 2021.  Owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69bv.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #46 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #47 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #48 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #49 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #50 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #51 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #52 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #53 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #54 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #55 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #56 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #57 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #58 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #59 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #60 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #61 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #62 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #63 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #64 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

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

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #84 - 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 #85 - 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 #86 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2021-02-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles.  The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge.  The recall began march 5, 2021.  Owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69bv.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #87 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Posted on: 2021-02-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles.  The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge.  The recall began march 5, 2021.  Owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69bv.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #88 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2021-02-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles.  The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge.  The recall began march 5, 2021.  Owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69bv.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #89 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Posted on: 2021-02-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles.  The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge.  The recall began march 5, 2021.  Owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69bv.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #90 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

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

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

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

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.