NHTSA Recall 18V803000: Mid/rear assembly (seats)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 169 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Audi A3 Cabriolet.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V803000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VW 72H8 / Audi 72H9 |
| Component | SEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 14, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 28, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V803000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2018 |
| Audi RS 3 | 2018 |
| Volkswagen E-Golf | 2018 |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2018 |
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.