2015-2020 Audi A3, Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron and others recall: front passenger
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 22, 2021. It covers about 153,152 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 153,152
- reported
- Mar 22, 2021
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 2021
- related complaints
- 181
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
- Risk
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
Recall number 21V198000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 181 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 21V198000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2020 Audi A3, Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron and others front passenger?
Yes. Recall 21V198000, reported on March 22, 2021, covers about 153,152 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V198000?
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
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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