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🧸 Product DE IE October 7, 2022

Audi — A3, RS 3

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Improper folding of the airbag may impede the deployment of the passenger side airbag in the event of an accident. A rip could occur in the airbag leading to insufficient protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1437 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Audi cars (A3 and RS 3 models). The passenger side airbag may not work right.

What's happening? The airbag might not open properly in a crash. It could tear and not protect the passenger well.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these Audi cars in Germany or Ireland, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to an Audi dealer to fix the airbag. Ask your dealer or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Improper folding of the airbag may impede the deployment of the passenger side airbag in the event of an accident. A rip could occur in the airbag leading to insufficient protection, increasing the risk of injury. · Origin: Germany

First published
October 7, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006853

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What is this product recall alert about?
Audi — A3, RS 3. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Improper folding of the airbag may impede the deployment of the passenger side airbag in the event of an accident. A rip could occur in the airbag leading to insufficient protection, increasing the ris...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 7, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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