2015 Audi S3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi S3. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 21V198000Mar 22, 2021153,152 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
  Covers: Audi S3 2015–2020, A3 2015–2020, RS 3 2017–2020 +1 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

  Possible consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.

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• 19V474000Jun 19, 2019138,896 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
  Covers: Audi S3 2015–2016, A3 Cabriolet 2015–2019, A3 Sportback E-Tron 2016–2018 +1 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.

  Possible consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

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