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NHTSA Recall 20V273000: Inflator module (air bags)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,024 vehicles. It affects 2019 Audi Q3.

3,024
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (June 10)
NHTSA campaign20V273000
Manufacturer campaign70H7
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedMay 13, 2020
Owner notificationJune 10, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7.

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 20V273000

Make and modelModel years
Audi Q32019

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.