NHTSA recall 17V196000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi a3 and s3 sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Why it matters: If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2017 Audi S3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V196000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.