2017 Audi A3 e-tron Recalls

NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recalls

• Recall Number

  19V474000

  Recall Date

  06/19/2019

  Component

  AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
  Summary

  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.

  Consequence

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

  What Owners Should Do

  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.

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