Audi improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (pods) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the sensor occupant classification. Here is what owners need to know.
An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-474.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2015–2019 | Audi A3 |
| 2017–2019 | Audi RS 3 |
| 2015–2016 | Audi S3 |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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