The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk
An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-224 (22V224000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 72M7 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Child seat › Vehicle latch anchor |
| Report date | April 6, 2022 |
| Owners notified | May 24, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 466 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-224 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 466 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.