NHTSA recall 17V-280 (17V280000)

What is being recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Why it is dangerous

In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. The recall June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51F5.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-280 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.