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2015 AUDI S3 AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #21V198000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger occupant detection system in your Audi is a sensor that helps decide whether to turn on the passenger airbag. In some 2015-2020 models, this system might not work correctly, thinking an empty seat is occupied when it's not.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your passenger airbag won't deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury to the passenger in the front seat.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and update the control module for free. This repair is crucial, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice – your safety is at stake.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #19V474000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Passenger Occupant Detection System sensor might not be working properly due to a faulty electrical connection, which could cause the passenger air bag to not deploy in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your passenger air bag doesn't deploy in a crash, you or a passenger could be at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Audi will fix the issue for free by replacing the faulty connector and rerouting the cable at a dealership of your choice.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other AUDI S3 Years

2023
1 recall
2022
7 recalls
2021
1 recall
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 recalls

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