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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Audi/ 22V543000

Audi · United States · Crit

Audi S3, A3 Sportback E-Tron +3 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Audi S3, A3 Sportback E-Tron, A3, R8, TT · 2016 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational