2016 Audi A3, Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron and others recall: inflator module
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 27, 2022. It covers about 1,216 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,216
- reported
- Jul 27, 2022
- owners notified
- Dec 16, 2022
- related complaints
- 83
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V543000
Affected vehicles
- Audi A3 2016 2016
- Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron 2016 2016
- Audi R8 2016 2016
- Audi S3 2016 2016
- Audi TT 2016 2016
- Volkswagen E-Golf 2016 2016
- Volkswagen Golf 2016 2016
- Volkswagen Golf R 2016 2016
- Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2016 2016
- Volkswagen GTI 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 83 complaints about airbags problems.
2016 Audi A32016 Audi S32016 Volkswagen Golf2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
Questions about recall 22V543000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Audi A3, Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron and others inflator module?
Yes. Recall 22V543000, reported on July 27, 2022, covers about 1,216 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V543000?
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.
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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