Recall 22V652 covers 4,117 2022 Audi A3, S3, and RS 3 vehicles for a misfolded passenger air bag. Free repair at an Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 4,117 2022 A3, S3, and RS 3 vehicles because the front passenger air bag was folded incorrectly. A torn air bag can fail to deploy properly in a crash, raising injury risk, and Audi dealers will replace the front passenger air bag free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front-passenger airbag module in the 2022 Audi A3, S3, and RS 3 holds the folded airbag behind the passenger side of the instrument panel. In a crash, the module opens and the bag inflates in front of the passenger. The fold pattern matters because the bag has to open in a controlled shape and direction.
On affected vehicles, the automatic folding process did not follow Audi's manufacturing specification. That means the bag inside the module was folded incorrectly before the vehicle was assembled. Audi found torn airbags during testing and later found folding differences in produced modules. A torn or incorrectly opening airbag reduces the protection the front passenger gets in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The dashboard will not show that the passenger airbag was folded incorrectly, so an owner cannot identify this problem by sight, sound, or normal driving feel.
Who's affected?
A3, S3, and RS 3 sedans are included around the same front passenger air bag module.
| 2022 Audi A3 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2022 Audi S3 | front air bag |
| 2022 Audi RS 3 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 4,117 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2022 Audi A3, S3, or RS 3 does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, an incorrectly folded front passenger air bag can tear and fail to deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury for the passenger. There is no warning sign before this failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the dealer repair promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Audi A3, S3, or RS 3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free front-passenger air bag module replacement that fixes the incorrectly folded air bag.
- Bring the recall notice if Audi mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V652 and Audi recall 69DZ when you call.
- Ask the dealer about using the front passenger seat before the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician replaces the front passenger air bag module covered by the recall. The recall repair is free at an Audi dealer now, and parts and labor are covered. This repair addresses the incorrectly folded front passenger air bag described in the recall. Audi is not offering reimbursement for this campaign, so prior air bag module repairs paid out of pocket are not handled through a recall reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| August 29, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| October 28, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 28, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 28, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 13, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V652?
Recall 22V652 covers 4,117 2022 Audi A3, S3, and RS 3 vehicles with a front passenger air bag that was folded incorrectly. The air bag can tear and fail to deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Audi dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Audi A3, S3, or RS 3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V652. If it is, call a franchised Audi dealer and ask for the front passenger air bag module replacement. Reference recall 22V652 or Audi recall number 69DZ. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Audi's remedy says dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module free of charge. Use a franchised Audi dealer for the recall work.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury in a crash. If the incorrectly folded front passenger air bag tears, it can fail to deploy properly when needed. The repair path is to have an Audi dealer replace the front passenger air bag module for free.
What if I bought my Audi A3, S3, or RS 3 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2022 Audi A3, S3, or RS 3 is included, then call a franchised Audi dealer with recall 22V652 or Audi recall number 69DZ.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V652000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V652 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V652000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →