Audi A3, A3 Sportback E-Tron, RS 3 and others: On-off switch assembly

Date

March 22, 2021

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Audi A3 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron (2016, 2017, 2018); Audi RS 3 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Audi S3 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

Component

Air Bags › On-Off Switch Assembly; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

Potentially affected

153152

What can happen

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.

Recall notes

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.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 23, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

69BY

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Repair kit for passenger seat occupant detection · Repair kit for passenger seat occupant detection · 8V0898522

Recall number

21V198000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.