Recalls for 2021 Audi S7

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

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #10 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #12 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #13 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #14 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #15 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #16 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #17 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #18 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #19 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #20 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #21 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #42 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

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

DEFECT #43 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

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

DEFECT #44 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also 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 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #46 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #47 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #48 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #49 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #50 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #51 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #52 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #53 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #54 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #55 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #56 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #57 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #58 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #59 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #60 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #61 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #62 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #63 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #64 - SEAT BELTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEFECT #84 - 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

Posted on: 2022-03-15
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.  

Consequence
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 13, 2022.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 20dn.  

Notes
Owners may also 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

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also 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

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also 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

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also 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

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also 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 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also 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 #91 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also 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 #92 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2022-11-22
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 audi s7, s6 sedan, a6 allroad, 2021-2022 rs7, rs6 avant, 2019-2022 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles.  Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.  

Consequence
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 20, 2023.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 90v2.  

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

DEFECT #93 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Posted on: 2022-10-06
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.