NHTSA recall 22V543000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, tt Coupe, s3 sedan, r8 Coupe, a3 sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf Gti, Golf a7, and e Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2016 Audi A3
- 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron
- 2016 Audi R8
- 2016 Audi S3
- 2016 Audi Tt
- 2016 Volkswagen E-golf
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2016 Volkswagen Gti
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron, 2016 Audi R8, 2016 Audi S3, 2016 Audi Tt, 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2016 Volkswagen Gti.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V543000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.