2023 Audi A3, Audi RS 3, Audi S3: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 22V901000 · 297 units potentially affected · filed Dec 7, 2022
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Why it matters
Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
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
- 22V901000
- Manufacturer no.
- 50ZZ
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Units affected
- 297
- Report received
- Dec 7, 2022
- Owner letters
- Feb 24, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.