AUDI 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
Brand
AUDI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET vehicles due to seats:mid/rear assembly issues. In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026