NHTSA recall 19V-474 (19V474000)
air bags recall reported June 19, 2019.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V474000
- Also written as
- 19V-474
- Reported
- June 19, 2019
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-474 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.