Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V198000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V198000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2020 audi s3 sedan, a3 sedan, 2016-2018 a3 etron, 2017-2020 rs3 sedan, and 2015-2019 a3 cabriolet vehicles Includes 153,152 affected units, Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2020 audi s3 sedan, a3 sedan, 2016-2018 a3 etron, 2017-2020 rs3 sedan, and 2015-2019 a3 cabriolet vehicles
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 audi s3 sedan, a3 sedan, 2016-2018 a3 etron, 2017-2020 rs3 sedan, and 2015-2019 a3 cabriolet vehicles. the passenger occupant detection system (pods) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the pods sensor mat and update the pods control module, free of charge. owners letters were mailed december 23, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69by.