2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet and Audi S3 recall: occupant classification

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 22, 2017. It covers about 11,618 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 11,618
reported: Mar 22, 2017
owners notified: Apr 20, 2017
related complaints: 18

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.

Recall number 17V196000

Affected vehicles

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2017 2017
Audi S3 2017 2017

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about airbags problems.

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2017 Audi S3

Questions about recall 17V196000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet and Audi S3 occupant classification?

Yes. Recall 17V196000, reported on March 22, 2017, covers about 11,618 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V196000?

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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