NHTSA Recall 15V824000: Seats and air bags: side/window
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 904 vehicles. It affects 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V824000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74C9 |
| Components | SEATS; AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | December 8, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 29, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V824000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.