Audi during air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the passenger side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
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.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-543.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Audi A3 |
| 2016 | Audi R8 |
| 2016 | Audi S3 |
| 2016 | Audi TT |
| 2016 | Volkswagen GTI |
| 2016 | Volkswagen Golf |
| 2016 | Volkswagen Golf R |
| 2016 | Volkswagen Golf SportWagen |
| 2016 | Volkswagen e-Golf |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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