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VehicleJul 27, 20221,216 affected

Audi / Volkswagen recall: Air bags

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

What could happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V543000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 27, 2022
Owners notified
Dec 16, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
1,216
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
–
Part
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Maker's own recall number
69DY, 61C1

Notes

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.