The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, LLC (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash.
The risk
Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 . Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74C9.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-824 (15V824000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 74C9 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Seats |
| Report date | December 8, 2015 |
| Owners notified | February 29, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 904 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-824 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 .
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 904 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.