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

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Date Announced

JUN 19, 2019

Vehicles Affected

138,896

Audi Recall #

69Z4

NHTSA Campaign #

19V474000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - June 25, 2019 Subject: Dealer Communication: Safety Recall 69Z4 (A3) ‐ Dealer Toolkit Update
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 25, 2019 Advance Notice – Safety Recall 69Z4 / Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 11, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 69Z4 / Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Upcoming 69Z4 Safety Recall Advanced Tool Requirement Notice Date August 7, 2019
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4