Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V415000 Reported June 5, 2019

Passenger seat improperly manufactured

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 66 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V415000
Manufacturer Campaign
72J3
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
66
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 5, 2019
Completion Rate
95.45

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019 audi a8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. the front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.

Safety Consequence

A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. the recall began july 25, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 72j3.

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 19V415000 or campaign 72J3.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V415000

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

What is recall 19V415000?

NHTSA recall 19V415000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on June 5, 2019. It addresses: Passenger seat improperly manufactured. The recall affects approximately 66 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V415000 or the manufacturer campaign number 72J3. 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.