Recalls
Recall 145760
USA Recall: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected Vehicles