Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag sensor in your vehicle is a critical safety system that helps determine whether the passenger air bag should deploy in a crash. Unfortunately, in certain 2015-2020 Audi models, this sensor can malfunction and turn off the air bag, even when a passenger is sitting there.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag is deactivated, you're at a higher risk of injury in the event of a crash. This is because the air bag helps cushion the impact, reducing the force of the crash on your passenger's head and body.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and update the control module, ensuring your passenger air bag works properly to keep you and your passengers safe. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive your recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details →
Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →