The Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) in your vehicle relies on sensors to decide whether the passenger air bag should deploy in case of a crash. In some 2015-2019 Audi models, a faulty electrical connection could cause the system to think there's a problem and turn off the air bag.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag isn't working, you're at greater risk of injury if you're a passenger in a crash. This is a serious safety issue that could lead to more severe harm.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty electrical connector and reroute the cable to ensure the passenger air bag works properly — and it's all free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
The center rear seat head restraint in your Audi has a small metal pin that helps keep it secure. In some 2018 A3 and RS3 models, this pin might be missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the head restraint could come loose and hit you or a passenger, causing injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the head restraint and replace it if the pin is missing, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.
The part that holds your rear seat headrests in place in your e-Golf, Golf R, A3 Sedan, or RS3 has a small issue with its welds. It's like a weak link in a chain – if it breaks, the headrests might not function correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash, the headrests might not provide the usual level of protection, which could increase the risk of injury – especially for the people sitting there.
Free Fix
Your dealership will check the welds and replace the rear seat frame if necessary – all for free. They'll get it done as soon as you take your car in for the recall, which is already underway.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).
