Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle relies on a sensor mat under the passenger seat to know when someone is sitting there. In some 2015-2020 Audi models, this mat might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the mat fails, the passenger air bag might not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and update the system to ensure the air bag deploys as designed - all 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. (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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