Audi A3 recalls

53 official safety recalls for the Audi A3 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Front airbag inflator may explode
Reported August 8, 2025Model years 2005–2012DVSA recall R/2025/387258 vehicles affected
The inflator may explode when the airbag deploys, ejecting metal fragments that could cause life-threatening or fatal injuries. The affected airbags will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
Defect
Urgent Safety Warning â Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Remedy
Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Driver airbag inflator may release metal parts
Reported August 13, 2024Model years 2005–2012DVSA recall R/2024/312207 vehicles affected
The driver airbag gas generator housing may release small metal parts that could injure the driver or a passenger. The driver-side airbag gas generator will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Replacing TAKATA driver airbag
Defect
On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
Remedy
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
Passenger air bag may be deactivated
Reported April 3, 2024Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 24V25100091 vehicles affected
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen and deactivate the passenger air bag, which then may not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the occupant detection system control module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
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.
Fuel may leak from the charcoal canister
Reported February 14, 2024Model years 2015–2020NHTSA campaign 24V110000261,257 vehicles affected
A problem with the fuel tank suction jet pump seal may send fuel into the emissions system and allow it to leak from the charcoal canister. Fuel near an ignition source can cause a fire. Dealers will replace the suction pump free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. 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 VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
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.
Fuse carrier power connector may be incorrectly fitted
Reported August 22, 2023Model years 2020–2023DVSA recall R/2023/254208,324 vehicles affected
The electrical connector supplying the interior fuse carrier may not be installed correctly. The connection will be checked and secured if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
Defect
On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
Remedy
Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.
Safety label may omit weight capacity information
Reported December 7, 2022Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 22V901000297 vehicles affected
The safety certification label is missing weight capacity information, which may lead to vehicle overloading and increase crash risk. Audi dealers will install an overlay label free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect
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."
Consequence
Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive
Reported November 2, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V8230002,607 vehicles affected
The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive in reverse or when the park function is activated, reducing rear visibility. Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
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.
TPMS may not detect pressure loss in all four tyres
Reported October 31, 2022Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 22V815000296,044 vehicles affected
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect a loss of air pressure in time when all four tires deflate simultaneously. An undetected sudden pressure loss increases crash risk. Dealers will update the TPMS software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or AudiÂs customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
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.safercar.gov.
Infotainment unit may disable rearview camera display
Reported October 26, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V8060006,076 vehicles affected
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, leaving the rearview camera display inoperative the next time it is started and reducing rear visibility. Dealers will replace the unit free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
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.
Front seat belts may provide less restraint than intended
Reported October 20, 2022Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2022/303174 vehicles affected
The front seat belts may provide less restraint than intended in a crash. Both front seat belts will be replaced. Until then, drivers are advised not to carry children in the front passenger seat.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RESTRAINING CAPACITY OF THE BELT SYSTEM FOR THE FRONT SEATS MAY BE LOWER THAN INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
Defect
The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.ï¿½
Remedy
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace both front seat belts. Advice is givenï¿½against transporting children on the front passenger seat until the seat belts have been replaced.ï¿½
Front passenger air bag may tear
Reported August 29, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V6520004,117 vehicles affected
The front passenger air bag may be folded incorrectly and tear, preventing proper deployment in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the air bag module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
Consequence
An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
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.
Front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly
Reported July 27, 2022Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 22V5430001,216 vehicles affected
The front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. An explosion can send metal fragments at occupants, and improper deployment may fail to restrain them, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
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.
Seat belt tensioners may not restrain occupants properly
Reported July 20, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V5150002,584 vehicles affected
The driver and front passenger seat belt tensioners may not provide enough restraint in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace both front seat belt assemblies, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect
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.
Consequence
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
High-voltage fuse may have too little extinguishing sand
Reported April 7, 2022Model years 2020–2022DVSA recall R/2022/0857,312 vehicles affected
The high-voltage system fuse may have been made with too little extinguishing sand. Insulation will be fitted above the high-voltage battery switching unit.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF EXTINGUISHING SAND
Defect
The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.
Remedy
Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.
Child seat anchorage sleeves may be incorrectly marked
Reported April 6, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V224000466 vehicles affected
Incorrect symbols on the child seat anchorage sleeves may cause confusion during installation, leaving a child seat improperly secured and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence
An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
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.
Rear-view camera image may not display
Reported October 20, 2021Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 21V8250002,857 vehicles affected
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from displaying when reversing, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
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.
Brake pedal connection may come loose
Reported September 10, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/323EU Safety Gate A12/01389/2122 vehicles affected
The connection between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose, causing loss of all service braking. The vehicle must not be driven; the connection will be checked and retightened if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE BOLTED CONNECTION ON THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE COME LOOSE
Defect
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.ï¿½
Remedy
Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
Rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early
Reported August 5, 2021Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 21V60600045,496 vehicles affected
The rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the middle rear seat belt assemblies and replace them if necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
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.
Passenger air bag may switch off when seat is occupied
Reported March 22, 2021Model years 2015–2020NHTSA campaign 21V198000153,152 vehicles affected
The passenger occupant detection system may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag while the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the sensor mat and update the control module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect
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.
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Driver airbag inflator may explode
Reported December 4, 2019Model years 2011–2013NHTSA campaign 19V862000226 vehicles affected
Long-term exposure to humidity and heat may degrade the inflator propellant, causing the driver airbag inflator to explode and send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. 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 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.
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.safercar.gov.
Camshaft adjuster pulley may break or bolts may loosen
Reported August 9, 2019Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2019/263133 vehicles affected
The camshaft adjuster belt pulley may break, or the housing bolts may come loose. The camshaft adjuster will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BELT PULLEY MAY BREAK OR THE HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE
Defect
The belt pulley for the camshaft adjuster may break or the bolts for the camshaft adjuster housing may come loose
Remedy
The camshaft adjuster must be replaced on the affected vehicles
Passenger air bag may deactivate
Reported June 19, 2019Model years 2015–2019NHTSA campaign 19V474000138,896 vehicles affected
An improper electrical contact may cause the passenger detection system to falsely report a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect
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.
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Centre rear head restraint may not meet specification
Reported February 27, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/0661,573 vehicles affected
The centre rear head restraint may not meet specifications. It will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE DISCREPANCY IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE CENTRE REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT
Defect
The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.
Remedy
Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
Rear head restraint latching pins may be missing
Reported February 13, 2019Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 19V0950003,326 vehicles affected
The center rear head restraint may be missing latching pins and could detach in a crash, potentially injuring occupants. Dealers will inspect it and replace it if pins are missing, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.
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.safercar.gov.
Fuel hose connector may detach
Reported December 5, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V8630001,104 vehicles affected
The fuel hose connector may detach from the fuel line, causing a leak in the engine compartment and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will secure the fuel line connection as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK.
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.safercar.gov.
Rear head restraint mounting may be incorrectly welded
Reported November 30, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/338294 vehicles affected
The rear seat head restraint mounting may not be correctly welded to the backrest frame. The frame will be checked and replaced if required.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE MOUNTING FOR THE HEAD RESTRAINT IS NOT CORRECTLY WELDED TO THE OUTER BACKREST FRAME FOR THE REAR SEAT
Defect
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Remedy
Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
Rear head restraint guides may be poorly welded
Reported November 14, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V803000169 vehicles affected
Rear seat head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded, reducing head restraint stability in a crash and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the welds and replace the rear seat frame as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Defect
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.
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).
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.safercar.gov.
Starter motor may overheat and cause a fire
Reported March 7, 2018Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2018/0615,208 vehicles affected
A bent or broken solenoid return spring may keep the starter motor activated. If unnoticed, it may overheat, scorch nearby areas and cause a vehicle fire. The solenoid switch will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
Defect
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
Passenger airbag weld may fail
Reported February 6, 2018Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2018/0406 vehicles affected
A faulty weld on the gas generator could cause parts to be projected into the cabin if the airbag deploys, risking occupant injury. The front passenger airbag module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
Defect
There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
Driver air bag inflator may explode
Reported January 30, 2018Model years 2006–2013NHTSA campaign 18V082000162,782 vehicles affected
Excessive internal pressure may cause the driver air bag inflator to explode when the air bag deploys, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternative one free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
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.safercar.gov.
Rear wheel bearing housings may fracture
Reported November 17, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/31160 vehicles affected
Incorrect hardening of the rear wheel bearing housings may cause them to fracture, leading to abnormal noise, poor tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss. Both rear housings will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR HUB CARRIERS NOT MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT STANDARD
Defect
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
Engine software may cause a stall
Reported August 16, 2017Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 17V5080008,383 vehicles affected
The engine control software may misread flywheel rotation at start-up as knocking and adjust the air-fuel mixture, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.
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.safercar.gov.
ABS/ESC system may fail
Reported June 20, 2017Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2017/19038,548 vehicles affected
An interrupted earth connection may cause the ABS/ESC system to fail. The software will be updated, and the control unit replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
Defect
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.
Remedy
On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.
Safety label may show the wrong production date
Reported April 26, 2017Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 17V2800002,091 vehicles affected
The safety certification label has an incorrect production date, which may make it harder for owners to tell whether a safety recall applies to their vehicle. Dealers will install an overlay label with the correct date, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronic and 2.0T Quattro S tronic vehicles. The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. The recall June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51F5.
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.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag may deploy with excessive force
Reported March 22, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V19600011,618 vehicles affected
In a lower-speed crash, the passenger frontal airbag may deploy improperly if the passenger is sitting on the seat edge or reclining. Deployment with more force than intended may increase injury risk. Dealers will update the airbag control module software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect
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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
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.safercar.gov.
ABS control unit may fail during activation
Reported December 20, 2016Model years 2009NHTSA campaign 16V913000135,683 vehicles affected
The ABS control unit may fail when the anti-lock braking or electronic stability control system activates, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software and replace any module that fails the diagnostic test, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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.safercar.gov.
Fuel may enter the emissions system and leak
Reported September 7, 2016Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 16V647000110,042 vehicles affected
A problem with the fuel tank suction pump may allow fuel into the emissions system, where it can leak and increase the risk of fire if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will replace the suction pump free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
Consequence
As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
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.safercar.gov.
Side marker lights may not illuminate
Reported September 6, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V64200079,895 vehicles affected
Software may make the side marker lights inoperative with the parking lights or headlights, making the vehicle less visible at night and increasing crash risk. Dealers will upload revised software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
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.safercar.gov.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture
Reported February 10, 2016Model years 2005–2013NHTSA campaign 16V079000151,767 vehicles affected
The driver airbag inflator may rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the driver airbag inflators, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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.safercar.gov.
Seat cover stitching may prevent side airbag deployment
Reported December 8, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V824000904 vehicles affected
Incorrect stitching on a front seat cover may prevent the side airbag from deploying properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the affected seatback cover, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, LLC (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 . Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74C9.
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.safercar.gov.
Fuel pump may fail and cause the engine to stall
Reported April 17, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V2290006,205 vehicles affected
Improper nickel plating inside the fuel pump may cause it to fail. The vehicle may not start, or a running engine may stop and stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace affected fuel pumps free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
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.safercar.gov.
High-pressure fuel pipes may leak
Reported December 15, 2011Model years 2008–2011DVSA recall R/2011/1701,825 vehicles affected
Faulty material may cause leaks from the high-pressure fuel pipes over the vehicle's service life. Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted to the pipes.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
Defect
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Remedy
Fitting of anti-vibration balance weights must be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
Fuel injector line may crack and leak
Reported October 3, 2011Model years 2010–2012NHTSA campaign 11V490000168,275 vehicles affected
Fuel injection pulses may create resonance in the number 2 injector line under certain conditions, adding stress that could cause small cracks and fuel leaks. Leaking fuel near an ignition source may cause a fire. An improved number 2 injector line and vibration dampers will be installed free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence
DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 23J9/V5 & 23J8/K5.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Clutch may open unexpectedly
Reported December 14, 2009Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/1122,908 vehicles affected
An incorrect clutch temperature reading may cause the clutch to open unexpectedly, resulting in loss of drive. The gearbox control unit will be updated or reprogrammed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.
Defect
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
Fuel tank ventilation valve may allow a leak
Reported September 30, 2009Model years 2006–2010NHTSA campaign 09V37700010,200 vehicles affected
The fuel tank ventilation valve may not stay closed under extreme driving conditions, allowing fuel to leak and potentially cause a fire if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will replace the valve with an improved one free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 20Q3/J3.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Transmission may abruptly shift to neutral
Reported August 20, 2009Model years 2009–2010NHTSA campaign 09V33300016,000 vehicles affected
Insufficiently crimped temperature sensor wires may falsely detect high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to shift abruptly to neutral. This could cause a crash without warning. The transmission control module will be reprogrammed free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
Consequence
THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
VW RECALL NO.37E3/S7 & AUDI RECALL NO. 37E5/J7.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Curtain airbag may fail to inflate
Reported September 6, 2006Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2006/13692 vehicles affected
Gas may escape through a defective weld in the inflator, leaving the curtain airbag unable to inflate in a collision. The curtain airbag will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE IN A COLLISION
Defect
The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective welded seam on the gas generator. In this instance the curtain airbag would fail to inflate in a collision.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the curtain airbag replaced.
Side curtain airbag module may leak
Reported August 7, 2006Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 06V29300048 vehicles affected
A side curtain airbag inflation module may leak, so the airbag may not inflate as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the side curtain airbag free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. JP.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Flywheel may fail and cause a fire
Reported March 27, 2006Model years 2003–2005DVSA recall R/2006/03125,758 vehicles affected
A restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe may damage the flywheel, potentially causing it to fail and, in some circumstances, a vehicle fire. Dealers will identify the flywheel and replace it and the pipe breather where necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL FIRE MAY RESULT
Defect
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
Fuel pump cover bolts may break
Reported March 1, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/21344,460 vehicles affected
Fuel pump cover bolts may break, leaving the housing loose and allowing diesel to leak. The pump will be checked and, if affected, its cover bolts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
Defect
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
Brake servo vacuum pipe may crack
Reported September 29, 2003Model years 1996–1999DVSA recall R/2003/12821,335 vehicles affected
The vacuum pipe near its connections may develop cracks and leak, making the brake pedal require much more force to operate. The pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SHATTER CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON A VACUUM PIPE TO BRAKE SERVO
Defect
Shatter cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo near the connections. If a vacuum pipe leaks a lot more force will be necessary to operate the brake pedal.
Remedy
The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Driver's airbag may not deploy
Reported October 26, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/1432,705 vehicles affected
In a collision above the airbag triggering threshold, the driver's airbag may not deploy. The driver's airbag unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
Defect
On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Remedy
The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
ABS control unit fault may cause overheating
Reported June 7, 2002Model years 2001DVSA recall R/2002/02999 vehicles affected
An electrical fault in the ABS control unit may overheat related electrical components, causing fire damage and leaving the service brakes in non-ABS mode. The unit will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN
Defect
There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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Front airbag inflator may explode

Driver airbag inflator may release metal parts

Passenger air bag may be deactivated

Fuel may leak from the charcoal canister

Fuse carrier power connector may be incorrectly fitted

Safety label may omit weight capacity information

Rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive

TPMS may not detect pressure loss in all four tyres

Infotainment unit may disable rearview camera display

Front seat belts may provide less restraint than intended

Front passenger air bag may tear

Front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly

Seat belt tensioners may not restrain occupants properly

High-voltage fuse may have too little extinguishing sand

Child seat anchorage sleeves may be incorrectly marked

Rear-view camera image may not display

Brake pedal connection may come loose

Rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early

Passenger air bag may switch off when seat is occupied

Driver airbag inflator may explode

Camshaft adjuster pulley may break or bolts may loosen

Passenger air bag may deactivate

Centre rear head restraint may not meet specification

Rear head restraint latching pins may be missing

Fuel hose connector may detach

Rear head restraint mounting may be incorrectly welded

Rear head restraint guides may be poorly welded

Starter motor may overheat and cause a fire

Passenger airbag weld may fail

Driver air bag inflator may explode

Rear wheel bearing housings may fracture

Engine software may cause a stall

ABS/ESC system may fail

Safety label may show the wrong production date

Passenger airbag may deploy with excessive force

ABS control unit may fail during activation

Fuel may enter the emissions system and leak

Side marker lights may not illuminate

Driver airbag inflator may rupture

Seat cover stitching may prevent side airbag deployment

Fuel pump may fail and cause the engine to stall

High-pressure fuel pipes may leak

Fuel injector line may crack and leak

Clutch may open unexpectedly

Fuel tank ventilation valve may allow a leak

Transmission may abruptly shift to neutral

Curtain airbag may fail to inflate

Side curtain airbag module may leak

Flywheel may fail and cause a fire

Fuel pump cover bolts may break

Brake servo vacuum pipe may crack

Driver's airbag may not deploy

ABS control unit fault may cause overheating