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NHTSA 21V198000 United States

Audi A3 recall: Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

Official safety recall 21V198000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign21V198000
ComponentAir Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
Report date2021-03-22
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Audi S32015United States
Audi S32016United States
Audi S32017United States
Audi S32018United States
Audi S32019United States
Audi S32020United States
Audi A32020United States
Audi A32015United States
Audi A32016United States
Audi A32017United States
Audi A32018United States
Audi A32019United States

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

The official remedy

Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.