NHTSA : 22V515000

Campaign Details

Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.