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Recall 19V-474

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2015 to 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet and 3 other models: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification).

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-474
Reported
June 19, 2019
Vehicles affected
138,896 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

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