2022 Audi A3 Front Passenger Air Bag Recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) has issued a recall for certain 2022 Audi A3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly, which could prevent proper deployment in a crash and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of…
Why This Matters
An incorrectly folded front passenger air bag poses a significant safety risk. In the event of a collision, such an air bag may tear, preventing it from deploying as intended. This can compromise the safety of the front passenger and increase the risk of injury during a crash.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A3 vehicles. The specific issue involves the front passenger air bag, which may have been folded improperly during manufacturing. While the primary vehicle listed is the 2022 Audi A3, the recall summary also mentions 2022 Audi S3 and RS3 models as potentially affected by this issue.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Audi dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module in affected vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022, providing details on how to proceed with the repair.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of a 2022 Audi A3 should have received a notification letter regarding this recall. If you own a 2022 Audi A3 and have not received a letter, or if you have questions, you can contact Audi's customer service directly at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's internal number for this specific recall is 69DZ. You can also visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm if your vehicle is included in this 2022 Audi A3 recall.
Source: NHTSA ID: 22V652000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific problem with the 2022 Audi A3's front passenger air bag?
- The front passenger air bag in certain 2022 Audi A3 vehicles may have been folded incorrectly. This can cause the air bag to tear and prevent it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- How will Audi fix the incorrectly folded air bag in the 2022 Audi A3?
- Audi dealers will replace the entire front passenger air bag module. This repair will be completed at no cost to the vehicle owner.
- Is there a cost for the recall repair for my 2022 Audi A3?
- No, the repair to replace the front passenger air bag module will be performed free of charge by Audi dealers.
- How can I confirm if my 2022 Audi A3 is part of recall 22V652000?
- You can check by contacting Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and referencing recall number 69DZ, or by entering your VIN on the NHTSA website (www.nhtsa.gov).
What Audi A3 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 22 model years.
- 905
- Owner complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 2,982
- Service bulletins
- 22
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 13
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
9 complaints, the 15th most of 22 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 6 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 418 of 905 complaints (46%), including 3 for 2022.
Complaints by model year
| 2006 | 123 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 52 | |
| 2009 | 48 | |
| 2010 | 50 | |
| 2012 | 43 | |
| 2015 | 180 | |
| 2016 | 121 | |
| 2017 | 71 | |
| 2018 | 45 | |
| 2022 | 9 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 418
- Power Train — 137
- Electrical System — 105
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 92
- Engine — 79
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 22V823000 — Back Over Prevention (Nov 2022)
- 22V806000 — Equipment (Oct 2022)
- 22V652000 — Air Bags (Aug 2022)
Recent owner reports about air bags
The contact owns a 2022 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V652000 (Air Bags) and 22V823000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2022 Audi A3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V652000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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