Recall 22V-901: 2023 Audi A3, 2023 Audi RS 3 and 1 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 7, 2022, covering about 297 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-901
Report date
Dec 7, 2022
Vehicles affected
297
Owners notified
Feb 24, 2023

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

The risk

Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

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.
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V901000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A32023All years
Audi RS 32023All years
Audi S32023All 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-901?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

How is recall 22V-901 fixed?

Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

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.