2022 Audi A3, Audi RS 3, Audi S3: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 22V652000 · 4,117 units potentially affected · filed Aug 29, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 22V652000
- Manufacturer no.
- 69DZ
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Units affected
- 4,117
- Report received
- Aug 29, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 13, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.