SeatsRecall 19V-415 · 2019 Audi A8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 19V-415 covers 66 2019 Audi A8 for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V415000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.
The risk
A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.
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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.