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2017 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 air bag sensor in your Audi is like a guardian that checks if the passenger seat is occupied. In some 2015-2020 models, this sensor might malfunction and disable the air bag, even if there's someone sitting in the passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag is turned off, you or your passenger could be at risk of serious injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and update the control module for the passenger air bag, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 #17V196000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Audi A3 or S3 Sedan's air bag control unit software may not work properly in a low-speed crash, especially if the front seat passenger is sitting in an unusual position.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys too forcefully, you could be more likely to get hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will update the air bag control module software for free at a dealership of your choice. Just contact them at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.
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
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls

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