Recall 19V474000: 2015–2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2016–2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2017–2019 Audi RS 3 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 19, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 138,896
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron
- 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron
- 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron
- 2017 Audi RS 3
- 2018 Audi RS 3
- 2019 Audi RS 3
- 2015 Audi S3
- 2016 Audi S3
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V474000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69Z4
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 12, 2019
- Components
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology