Recall 22V901 affects 297 2023 Audi S3, RS 3, and A3 vehicles for missing weight information. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 297 2023 S3, RS 3, and A3 vehicles because the Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. Without that information, owners can unintentionally overload the vehicle and raise crash risk; Audi dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The safety certification label on the 2023 Audi S3, RS 3, and A3 sits on the B-pillar, the body post between the front and rear door openings. This label is supposed to show official vehicle weight information, including the capacity figures a dealer, inspector, or owner uses to confirm the vehicle is identified and loaded within its certified limits.
On affected vehicles, Audi built the car with a label that left out the weight specifications. The problem was not a broken mechanical part. Audi traced it to a mistake in the label data process for model year 2023, where the weight values were not transferred into the system that produced the safety certification label. The repair is an overlay label with the missing weight values.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners will not hear, feel, or see a driving symptom from the missing label information.
Who's affected?
All included A3, S3, and RS 3 vehicles use the same safety certification label part, which carries the weight specifications.
| 2023 Audi S3 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2023 Audi RS 3 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2023 Audi A3 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 297 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing weight information can leave an owner without the correct loading limit, which can lead to unintentional overloading and increase the risk of a crash. Until the overlay label is installed, avoid loading the vehicle near its limit. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Audi S3, RS 3, or A3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free overlay-label installation that adds the missing B-pillar weight capacity information.
- Bring the recall notice if Audi mailed one. Reference recall number 22V901 when you call.
- Avoid overloading the vehicle until the label is installed, since the missing weight information can lead to an overloaded vehicle.
- Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with questions about the recall.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician installs an overlay label on the Safety Certification label area so the required weight capacity information is present. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Audi will not offer reimbursement for this campaign, so prior out-of-pocket label or certification-label work is not covered through a recall reimbursement plan. Ask the service desk to confirm the overlay label has been installed before you leave.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| December 7, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| February 3, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 3, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 24, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V901?
Recall 22V901 covers 297 2023 Audi S3, RS 3, and A3 vehicles with a Safety Certification label that is missing weight capacity information. Missing weight information can lead to unintentional overloading and increase crash risk. Audi dealers will install an overlay label for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Audi S3, RS 3, or A3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V901. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the overlay label installation. Reference recall number 22V901 or Audi recall number 50ZZ when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Audi will install the overlay label free of charge at any franchised Audi dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unintentional overloading. The missing weight capacity information on the Safety Certification label can cause an owner to load the vehicle beyond its rated capacity, increasing crash risk. The dealer fix is the free overlay label installation.
When did Audi notify owners about recall 22V901?
Audi mailed owner notification letters on February 27, 2023. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2023 Audi S3, RS 3, or A3 is included, then contact an Audi dealer for the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V901000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V901 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V901000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →