NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2019 AUDI A8NHTSA Campaign #19V415000
The official notice
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.
Safety Risk
A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.
66 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 72J3Updated June 10, 2026