2022 Audi A3 Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall

Why This Matters

An inadequate retention force in the seat belt pretensioner means that occupants may not be properly restrained during a crash. This significantly increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. Ensuring the seat belts function correctly is crucial for occupant safety.

What's Being Recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The specific component affected is the seat belt pretensioner on both the driver and front passenger seats. The issue is that the retention force of these pretensioners may not be strong enough to properly secure occupants during a collision.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Audi dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies in affected vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. The manufacturer's recall number for this action is 68i2.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owner notification letters for this 2022 Audi A3 recall were mailed on November 15, 2022. If you own a 2022 Audi A3 or S3, you can contact Audi's customer service directly at 1-800-253-2834 to determine if your vehicle is part of this recall. You can also visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check for open recalls.

Important Information for Owners

Owners should be aware that this repair is crucial for safety and will be completed at no cost. If you have received a notification letter or suspect your vehicle is affected, it is recommended to schedule the repair with your Audi dealer as soon as possible to address this 2022 Audi A3 recall.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 22V515000