Recall 19V415 covers 66 2019 Audi A8 vehicles with a passenger seat track rivet that can fail. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 66 2019 A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats because a front passenger seat track rivet can fail and let the spindle bracket separate. A failed rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash, and Audi dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
On the 2019 Audi A8 with rear relaxation seats, the front passenger seat uses a seat track to let the seat move and lock in place. That track holds the seat to the vehicle structure, and its rivets help keep the spindle bracket attached when the seat is loaded in a crash.
On affected cars, the supplier built certain seat tracks with rivets that did not meet Audi's specifications. The production settings were wrong, and the size problem was not caught during quality monitoring. In a front crash, the rivet joint can fail and the spindle bracket can separate from the track, so the passenger seat does not stay secured the way it was designed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look and feel normal during everyday use because the defect is in the riveted joint inside the seat track, not in a switch, warning light, or visible trim piece.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Audi A8 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 66 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Audi A8 sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed passenger seat track rivet can let the seat move improperly during a crash and increase the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the recall repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Audi A8 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free passenger seat track replacement that fixes the front passenger seat track rivet and spindle bracket issue.
- Bring the owner notice if Audi sent one. If not, reference recall number 19V415 and Audi recall 72J3 when you call.
- Avoid using the front passenger seat until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician replaces the passenger seat tracks covered by recall 19V415. The new tracks address the rivet failure that can let the spindle bracket separate from the front passenger seat track. Parts and labor are covered, so the recall repair is free. Audi states that it will not offer reimbursement under this recall, so prior out-of-pocket repairs are not handled through a separate recall reimbursement program.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| June 5, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 2, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| August 2, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 2, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V415?
Recall 19V415 covers 66 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet can fail, letting the spindle bracket separate and increasing injury risk during a crash. Audi dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Audi A8 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific sedan is included in recall 19V415. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer and ask for the passenger seat track replacement under Audi recall 72J3. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Audi's remedy says dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks free of charge. Use recall number 19V415 or Audi recall 72J3 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is higher injury risk during a crash. If the front passenger seat track rivet fails, the spindle bracket separates, which affects how the passenger seat is secured. Audi's remedy is a free passenger seat track replacement.
When did Audi begin this recall repair?
Audi began the recall repair on July 25, 2019. The remedy is available, so an included 2019 Audi A8 can be scheduled with a franchised Audi dealer for the free passenger seat track replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V415000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V415 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V415000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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