Recall 21V-159: 2019–2021 Audi A6, 2020–2021 Audi A6 Allroad and 5 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Mar 10, 2021, covering about 3,421 vehicles.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V159000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2019, 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Audi A6 Allroad | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Audi A7 | 2019, 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Audi RS 6 Avant | 2021 | All years |
| Audi RS 7 | 2021 | All years |
| Audi S6 | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Audi S7 | 2020, 2021 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-159?
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.
How is recall 21V-159 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.