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NHTSA Recall 19V095000: Mid/rear assembly (seats)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,326 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Audi A3 Cabriolet.

3,326
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 7)
NHTSA campaign19V095000
Manufacturer campaign72I8
ComponentSEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Report receivedFebruary 13, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 7, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V095000

Make and modelModel years
Audi A3 Cabriolet2018
Audi RS 32018

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.