Volkswagen Group recalls 2020 Audi A3s with potential tire pressure monitoring system failure, increasing crash risk. Owners must update TPMS software for safety.
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen Group is recalling 2020 Audi A3 vehicles due to a tire pressure monitoring system that may not detect sudden pressure loss in all four tires. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle loses pressure while driving.
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect air pressure loss in all four tires at the same time. This can cause the vehicle to lose pressure unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2020 Audi A3 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the specific tire pressure monitoring system issue are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020 Audi A3 has the tire pressure monitoring system that may not detect simultaneous pressure loss. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
Dealers will update the tire pressure monitoring system software for free to fix the issue.
Owners can contact Volkswagen or Audi customer service for assistance with the recall.
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect sudden air pressure loss in all four tires at once, increasing crash risk.
Your 2020 Audi A3 is affected if it was sold with the specific tire pressure monitoring system that may not detect simultaneous pressure loss.
Dealers will update the TPMS software for free. Owners can also contact Volkswagen or Audi customer service for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V815000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 22V815000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
