| NHTSA Recall # | 132095 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 19V095000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 72I8 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | AUDI |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 07/03/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 12/04/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 02/07/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 13/02/19 |
| Report created | 19/02/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 202 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 3326 |
| Defect 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 summary | In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |