Recall 22V543000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20220727
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
10 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Safety Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 AUDI A3
2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
2016 AUDI R8
2016 AUDI S3
2016 AUDI TT
2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

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