2022 Audi A3, Audi S3: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 22V515000 · 2,584 units potentially affected · filed Jul 20, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V515000
- Manufacturer no.
- 68i2
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Units affected
- 2,584
- Report received
- Jul 20, 2022
- Owner letters
- Nov 15, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
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