Audi Rs3

Audi Rs3 recalls

1 recall campaigns, model years 2018 to 2019. Each lists the fault, the risk, and the fix you are owed.

1Campaigns
2018–2019Years affected
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What keeps failing

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Air Bags2

Every campaign

The text below is quoted from NHTSA word for word.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

21V198000  ·  reported 22/03/2021

The fault
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
What it can cause
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, retrieved 4 August 2026.

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