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Model year 2023 · Audi

2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3. The most recent was reported on April 3, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A3, RS 3, S3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V251000April 3, 2024Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
22V901000December 7, 2022Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Equipment (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V251000Manufacturer no. 69GU

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
April 3, 2024
Owner notification
May 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
91 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A3

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

Safety risk

A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V251000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V901000Manufacturer no. 50ZZ

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
December 7, 2022
Owner notification
February 24, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
297 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A3, RS 3, S3

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V901000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 4, 2024.