NHTSA Recall 22V543000: Inflator module (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,216 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V543000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69DY, 61C1 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | July 27, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2022 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V543000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2016 |
| Audi A3 Sportback e-tron | 2016 |
| Audi R8 | 2016 |
| Audi S3 | 2016 |
| Audi TT | 2016 |
| Volkswagen E-Golf | 2016 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2016 |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2016 |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2016 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 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.