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Recall 19V-862

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2011 to 2013 Audi A3 and 2 other models: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-862
Reported
December 4, 2019
Vehicles affected
226 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

The risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed] or Audi customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.

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