2022 Audi A3 and Audi S3 recall: pretensioner
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 20, 2022. It covers about 2,584 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,584
- reported
- Jul 20, 2022
- owners notified
- Nov 15, 2022
- related complaints
- 2
Seat belts: pretensioner
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V515000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 22V515000
Is there a recall on the 2022 Audi A3 and Audi S3 pretensioner?
Yes. Recall 22V515000, reported on July 20, 2022, covers about 2,584 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V515000?
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.
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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