NHTSA recall 19V474000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2015 Audi S3
- 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron
- 2016 Audi S3
- 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron
- 2017 Audi Rs 3
- 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron
- 2018 Audi Rs 3
- 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet
- 2019 Audi Rs 3
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2017 Audi Rs 3, 2018 Audi Rs 3, 2019 Audi Rs 3, 2015 Audi S3, 2016 Audi S3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V474000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.