NHTSA recall 21V159000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2019 Audi A6
- 2019 Audi A7
- 2020 Audi A6
- 2020 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2020 Audi A7
- 2020 Audi S6
- 2020 Audi S7
- 2021 Audi A6
- 2021 Audi A6 Allroad
- 2021 Audi A7
- 2021 Audi Rs 6 Avant
- 2021 Audi Rs 7
- 2021 Audi S6
- 2021 Audi S7
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V159000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.