2018 Audi A3 Sedan Safety Ratings
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| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 21V198000 |
|---|---|
| Mfg's Report Date: | MAR 21, 2021 |
| Component: | AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 153152 |
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence:
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy:
The remedy program is still in development. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 21, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69BY
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