2016 Audi S3 | 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | 2016 Audi A3 | 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2016 Audi R8 | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Audi Tt | 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published July 28, 2022 · Recall initiated: July 27, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V543000, published July 28, 2022 and initiated July 27, 2022. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2016 Audi S3 | 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | 2016 Audi A3 | 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2016 Audi R8 | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Audi Tt | 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
What to do
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- S3
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 AUDI S3 | 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R | 2016 AUDI A3 | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF | 2016 AUDI R8 | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2016 AUDI TT | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Audi S3 | 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | 2016 Audi A3 | 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2016 Audi R8 | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Audi Tt | 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V543000 on July 28, 2022. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: S3.