Volkswagen recalls 45,496 various VW, Audi cars for faulty seat belt retractors (Full List)

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 45,496 of the following vehicles: Model year 2021 Volkswagen ID4s and Audi A4 Allroads, including A4 Sedans, A5 Cabriolets, A5 Coupes, A5 Sportbacks, A6 Allroads, A6 Sedans, A7s, A8s, E-Tron Quattros, and E-Tron Sportback Quattros.

Others are Q3s, Q5s, Q5 Sportbacks, Q7s, Q8s, RS5 Sportbacks, RS5 Coupes, RS6 Avants, RS7s, RSQ8s, S4 Sedans, S5 Cabriolets, S5 Coupes, S5 Sportbacks, S6 Sedans, S7s, S8s, SQs5, SQ5 Sportbacks, SQ7s, SQ8s, and model year 2021-2022 Audi S3 Sedans.

The automobile manufacturer said the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash, the company noted.

In connection with what to do in correcting the error, Volkswagen says dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021.

Affected vehicle owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Service on (800)893-5298 and Audi Customer Service on (800) 253-2834.

Volkswagen’s numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).