Recall 21V159000: 2019–2021 Audi A6, 2020–2021 Audi A6 Allroad, 2019–2021 Audi A7 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 3,421
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
The risk
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Audi A6
- 2020 Audi A6
- 2021 Audi A6
- 2020 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2021 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2019 Audi A7
- 2020 Audi A7
- 2021 Audi A7
- 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant
- 2021 Audi RS 7
- 2020 Audi S6
- 2021 Audi S6
- 2020 Audi S7
- 2021 Audi S7
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V159000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 70i2
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 26, 2021
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology