Recall 22V-084
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT: Seat belts (rear/other, buckle assembly); Seat belts (rear/other, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-084
- Reported
- February 16, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 693 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk
An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-[removed]. Audi's number for this recall is 72M6.
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
- Audi E-Tron GT 2022