2022 Audi A3 | 2022 Audi S3 — Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Published April 7, 2022 · Recall initiated: April 6, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V224000, published April 7, 2022 and initiated April 6, 2022. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2022 Audi A3 | 2022 Audi S3 — Child seat: vehicle latch anchor.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
What to do
Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A3
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2022 AUDI A3 | 2022 AUDI S3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Audi A3 | 2022 Audi S3 — Child seat: vehicle latch anchor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V224000 on April 7, 2022. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A3.