Audi A3 Sportback E-tron recall (19V474000)

Audi · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 19V474000
Report Received: 2019-06-19
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make: Audi
Model(s): A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
Model Year(s): 2017, 2018, 2016
Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Potentially Affected Units: 138,896

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.

Consequence

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

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