The 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has 2 recalls, both involving the passenger seat sensor that can incorrectly shut off the front passenger airbag, leaving that occupant without airbag protection in a crash.
In both cases, the sensor system that determines whether the front passenger seat is occupied can malfunction and deactivate the airbag even when someone is sitting there. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate recall campaigns address the same underlying problem.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag detection system may malfunction and turn off the passenger air bag even when someone is sitting in that seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the detection sensor mat and reprogram the detection control module at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty electrical connection in the passenger air bag detection system may cause it to incorrectly sense a problem and turn off the passenger air bag.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the connector and reroute the cable to restore proper air bag operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
