2016 AUDI A3 RECALL - #19V474000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SENSOR : OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 AUDI A3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/5/2014 - 7/2/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/20/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/12/2019 |
| # Affected |
138,896 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 AUDI A3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2016 AUDI A3 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2016 AUDI A3 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
2016 AUDI A3 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2016 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2016 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
2016 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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