Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V280000 Reported April 26, 2017

Incorrect vehicle production date/fmvss 567

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 2,091 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V280000
Manufacturer Campaign
51F5
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
2,091
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 26, 2017
Completion Rate
76.70

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 audi a3 1.8t fwd s tronic and 2.0t quattro s tronic vehicles. the safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct vehicle production date, free of charge. the recall june 23, 2017. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51f5.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V280000 or campaign 51F5.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V280000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V280000?

NHTSA recall 17V280000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on April 26, 2017. It addresses: Incorrect vehicle production date/fmvss 567. The recall affects approximately 2,091 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V280000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51F5. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.