NHTSA 22V515000 United States
Audi A3 recall: Seat Belts:pretensioner
Official safety recall 22V515000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign22V515000
ComponentSeat Belts:pretensioner
Report date2022-07-20
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi S3 | 2022 | United States |
| Audi A3 | 2022 | United States |
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The official remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.