NHTSA recall campaign
22V515000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2022-07-20Affected2,584 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
Risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →