Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Audi is recalling your vehicle because the passenger air bag sensor might not detect you when you're in the front passenger seat, which could cause the air bag to turn off when it should be working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag doesn't deploy when it's supposed to, you could be at risk of getting hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the sensor mat and update the control module for free, and they'll even send you a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair. If you have any questions, you can call Audi at 1-800-253-2834 with recall number 69BY.
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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.
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