Recall 18V803000: 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and 3 other models

Report received

Nov 14, 2018

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

169vehicles

Model years

2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

Possible consequence

If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet12 complaints
• 2018 Audi RS 313 complaints
• 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf1 complaints
• 2018 Volkswagen Golf R9 complaints