2018 AUDI A3 RECALL - #21V198000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 AUDI A3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/23/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/23/2021 |
| # Affected |
153,152 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2018 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
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