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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 22V084📅 Feb 17, 2022

2022 Audi E-Tron GT recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

💥 The risk

An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M6.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V084000
Manufacturer recall #
72M6
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
693
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 15, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V084 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V084?

2022 Audi E-Tron GT. 693 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.