2017 Audi S3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 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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• 17V196000Mar 22, 201711,618 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
  Covers: Audi S3 2017, A3 Cabriolet 2017

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

  Possible consequence: If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.

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