2018 Audi A3 e-tron Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 21V198000
RECALL DATE: 2021-03-23
SUMMARY
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.
CONSEQUENCES
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
NOTES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
