Vehicle recall 19V095000 · February 13, 2019
Audi A3 Cabriolet and RS 3
The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V095000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 13, 2019
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 72I8
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,326
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi A3 Cabriolet (2018): 2018
- Audi RS 3 (2018): 2018
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