Seat belts: pretensionerRecall 22V-515 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 22V-515 covers 2,584 Audi vehicles for a seat belts: pretensioner problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V515000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
The risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 68i2.
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.