NHTSA Recall 19V474000: Occupant classification (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 138,896 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Audi A3 Cabriolet.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V474000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69Z4 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Report received | June 19, 2019 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Safety risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
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 19V474000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Audi A3 Sportback e-tron | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Audi RS 3 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Audi S3 | 2015, 2016 |
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.