NHTSA Recall 19V415000: Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66 vehicles. It affects 2019 Audi A8.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V415000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 72J3 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | June 5, 2019 |
| Owner notification | July 25, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.
Safety risk
A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.
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 19V415000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A8 | 2019 |
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.