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NHTSA recall 22V-652 (22V652000)

air bags recall reported August 29, 2022 - about 4,117 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
22V652000
Also written as
22V-652
Manufacturer number
69DZ
Reported
August 29, 2022
Vehicles affected
~4,117
Component
air bags

What is being recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.

Why it is dangerous

An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-652 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Audi A3 - 2022
Audi S3 - 2022

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.