Safety Recall Code: 70H7 – Instrument Panel/Passenger Airbag Deployment – 2019 Audi Q3

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.

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May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V273000

Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly

In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V273

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected  3,024

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 70H7.

Notes

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.

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