Report Date
Aug 29, 2022
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Affected Vehicles
3
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
Safety Consequence
An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.