Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 19V-095 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 19V-095 covers 3,326 Audi vehicles for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V095000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 12, 2018 to July 2, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.