NHTSA recall 15V824000
Air Bags, Seats · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 .
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V824000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.