The 2008 Audi A3 has 2 recalls, both concerning the same defect: the driver's frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury.
When the airbag fires in a crash, excessive internal pressure can cause the inflator to burst rather than inflate the bag normally. Metal fragments from the ruptured inflator can strike the driver or other occupants. This is a known issue across a range of Takata-style inflators and has been the subject of multiple filings covering the same underlying problem.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure and explode when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator with a new one at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may rupture due to excessive internal pressure when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
