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2017 AUDI S3 Recalled by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.
Affected Products
2017 AUDI S3. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why Was This Recalled?
If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationwide
About Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 243 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report