AUDI RS6 AVANT 2021: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V159000

Make Model Year
AUDI RS6 AVANT 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-26 2021-03-10 2021-03-11

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 70i2

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3421

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.