Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V224000 Reported April 6, 2022

Incorrect child seat anchorage symbol/fmvss 225

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Child Seat · 466 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V224000
Manufacturer Campaign
72M7
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
466
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 6, 2022
Completion Rate
95.71

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022 a3 sedan and s3 sedan vehicles. the child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."

Safety Consequence

An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may24, 2022. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 72m7.

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 22V224000 or campaign 72M7.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V224000

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

What is recall 22V224000?

NHTSA recall 22V224000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on April 6, 2022. It addresses: Incorrect child seat anchorage symbol/fmvss 225. The recall affects approximately 466 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V224000 or the manufacturer campaign number 72M7. 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.