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NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 2019 · #19V474000

Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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
UPCs

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.

View the official CPSC notice