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Recall 17V-196

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet and 1 other model: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-196
Reported
March 22, 2017
Vehicles affected
11,618 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles