A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Air Bags — On-Off Switch Assembly
Date Announced
MAR 22, 2021
Vehicles Affected
153,152
Audi Recall # 69BY
NHTSA Campaign #
21V198000
Summary 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.
Actions 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.
Documents (25) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi
Date: March 29, 2021
Advance Notice Safety Recall 69BY / Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1 Recall Acknowledgement Recall 573 Report Chronology ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 69BY Audi Customer PRI Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2 ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4 Remedy Instructions and TSB Audi
January 12, 2022
Campaign Tip
Safety Recall 69BY Programming Failures Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI
Date: December 16, 2021
Repair Available Safety Recall 69BY / Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI
Date: January 21, 2022
Changes Impacting Safety Recall 69BY / Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) Remedy Instructions and TSB Audi
Campaign Tip
Safety Recall 69BY– Programming Failures
Date February 17, 2022 Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3 02/16/2022 ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 69BY Audi Customer R_PRI ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI
Date: March 23, 2022
Campaign Circular Revisions – Safety Recall 69BY / Safety Recall 90S9 / Service Action 90T2 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - AUDI
Date: April 08, 2022
IMPORTANT: Parts Supply Shortage and Temporary Repair Pause Needed for Safety Recall 69BY / PODS
