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2023 Audi S3, RS 3, A3 recall: Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 22V-901 · December 7, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
22V901000
Reported
December 7, 2022
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part
Equipment: other, labels
Vehicles affected
About 297

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Audi A3 (2023); Audi RS 3 (2023); Audi S3 (2023). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.