Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V474000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V474000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2016 audi s3 sedan, 2015-2019 a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet, 2016-2018 a3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 rs3 vehicles Includes 138,896 affected units, Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2016 audi s3 sedan, 2015-2019 a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet, 2016-2018 a3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 rs3 vehicles
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 audi s3 sedan, 2015-2019 a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet, 2016-2018 a3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 rs3 vehicles. an improper electrical contact may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. the recall began september 12, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69z4.