2023 Audi S3 Label Recall (22V901)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 297 vehicles · Reported December 7, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 297 2023 Audi A3; 2023 Audi RS 3; 2023 Audi S3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V901 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V901000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 50ZZ |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 7, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2023 Audi A3; 2023 Audi RS 3; 2023 Audi S3 |
| Units affected | 297 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Audi S3 in recall 22V901?
The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Is it safe to drive a 2023 S3 with recall 22V901?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your S3 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the labels, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V901?
Recall 22V901 covers 297 vehicles: 2023 Audi A3; 2023 Audi RS 3; 2023 Audi S3.
NHTSA lists 297 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Audi | A3 |
| 2023 | Audi | RS 3 |
| 2023 | Audi | S3 |
What is the fix for the S3 label recall?
Yes. Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge.
Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
When was recall 22V901 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V901 to NHTSA on December 7, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 27, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 7, 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V901000. |
| February 27, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 46 months ago. If your S3 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my S3 is part of recall 22V901?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V901 is open on your S3, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V901000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should S3 owners do about recall 22V901?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V901000 applies to your S3.
- Call a Audi dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any labels symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are S3 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the other equipment.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the other equipment have been filed since recall 22V901 was reported (2) 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 2 of them involve the other equipment. 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.
- 2023 Audi A3: 7 complaints in total, 2 about the other equipment
- 2023 Audi S3: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
- 2023 Audi RS 3: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
I was driving vehicle and heard a loud sound like an explosion. I looked up and there was a big hole in my sunroof. The sunroof exploded. Yes you can look at it. It proceeded to crack and glass flew everywhere.
2023 Audi A3 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11719608, filed February 21, 2026
While I was driving down the road out of know where my moonroof bursted open and sounded like a gunshot and clumps of glass fell into the car, previous night before I heard shifting sounds in the roof.
2023 Audi A3 owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11517059, filed April 14, 2023
Can recall 22V901 make my S3 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.
Owners often ask whether this labels recall means their S3 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2023 Audi S3 and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V901
Is the 22V901000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed February 27, 2023.
How do I know if my S3 is part of recall 22V901000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V901000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Audi. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.