NHTSA 19V415000 United States
Audi A8 recall: Seats
Official safety recall 19V415000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign19V415000
ComponentSeats
Report date2019-06-05
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A8 | 2019 | United States |
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.
A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The official remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.