Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V749000

Air bags: sensor: side impact

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-12-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V749000

Air bags: sensor: side impact

Component
Air bags: sensor: side impact
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
166
Reported to NHTSA
2020-12-02
Owners notified
2020-12-23

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.

Safety risk

A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BM.

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi A62021
Audi Q72021
Audi RS 6 Avant2021
Audi RS 72021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.