Recall 22V515000

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Report Date
20220720
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.

Safety Consequence

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2022 AUDI A3
2022 AUDI S3

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.