AUDI S3 2022: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V515000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | S3 | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-11-15 | 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68i2
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2584
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 16, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
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.
