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