Audi S3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 19, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2015–2019 Audi — 4 models

Recall number

19V474000

Brand / firm

Audi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 138,896 units

Why it was recalled

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.