2022 Audi S3 | 2022 Audi A3 — Seat belts: pretensioner
Published July 21, 2022 · Recall initiated: July 20, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V515000, published July 21, 2022 and initiated July 20, 2022. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2022 Audi S3 | 2022 Audi A3 — Seat belts: pretensioner.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- S3
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2022 AUDI S3 | 2022 AUDI A3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Audi S3 | 2022 Audi A3 — Seat belts: pretensioner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V515000 on July 21, 2022. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: S3.