Report Date
Feb 16, 2022
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
1

Defect Description

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."

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Safety Consequence

An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M6.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2022 AUDI E-TRON GT

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