Recall 22V-515: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi S3

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jul 20, 2022, covering about 2,584 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-515
Report date
Jul 20, 2022
Vehicles affected
2,584
Owners notified
Nov 15, 2022

The problem

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.

The risk

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentSeat Belts › Pretensioner
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V515000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A32022All years
Audi S32022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-515?

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.

How is recall 22V-515 fixed?

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.