NHTSA Recall 22V652000: Air bags: frontal
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,117 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V652000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69DZ |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | August 29, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 13, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
Safety risk
An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
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 22V652000
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.