2016 AUDI S3 RECALL - #19V474000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SENSOR : OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 AUDI S3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/10/2014 - 7/25/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/20/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/12/2019 |
| # Affected |
138,896 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 AUDI S3 Recall for AIR BAGS, ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2016 AUDI S3 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
2016 AUDI S3 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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