NHTSA Recall 22V901000: Labels (equipment)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 297 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V901000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 50ZZ |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | December 7, 2022 |
| Owner notification | February 24, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety risk
Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
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 22V901000
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.