2022 Audi E-Tron GT Seat Belt Buckle Recall (22V084)

Recall 22V084 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT in recall 22V084?

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.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 E-Tron GT with recall 22V084?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your E-Tron GT shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the buckle assembly, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V084?

Recall 22V084 covers 693 vehicles: 2022 Audi E-Tron GT.

NHTSA lists 693 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the E-Tron GT seat belt buckle recall?

Yes. Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 22V084 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V084 to NHTSA on February 16, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 15, 2022.

This recall was filed 56 months ago. If your E-Tron GT was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my E-Tron GT is part of recall 22V084?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V084 is open on your E-Tron GT, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V084000 is open on your E-Tron GT, it will be listed there, along with Audi recall number 72M6. You can also ask any Audi dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should E-Tron GT owners do about recall 22V084?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V084000 applies to your E-Tron GT.
2. Call a Audi dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the buckle assembly happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are E-Tron GT owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the seat belts.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 22V084 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 7 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Audi E-Tron GT: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts

Can recall 22V084 make my E-Tron GT a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V084000 does not automatically make your E-Tron GT a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the E-Tron GT went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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