AUDI 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON
Brand
AUDI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON vehicles due to air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger issues. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
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