NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 2019 · #19V474000
Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
- 2015-2016 Audi S3
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
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What you should do
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.