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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V606000

SEAT BELTS

Published August 5, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 5, 2021

What's the hazard

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).

Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
S3
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2022 AUDI S3 | 2021 AUDI SQ5 | 2021 AUDI E-TRON | 2021 AUDI A8 | 2021 AUDI A6 ALLROAD | 2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET | 2021 AUDI RS Q8 | 2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT | 2021 AUDI RS 7 | 2021 AUDI S5 | 2021 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET | 2021 AUDI S8
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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