AUDI A6 (2018) recall — Air Bags
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Audi A6s with a faulty airbag system that may not deploy in crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact Audi for a free repair kit.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Audi A6s due to a risk that the front passenger airbag might not deploy properly in a crash. This could increase injury risk during collisions. Affected vehicles have a specific seat design that may malfunction under stress. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224588-audi-a6-2018-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air-bag.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224588-audi-a6-2018-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air-bag · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V370000
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“Audi A6 (2018) Air Bag Recall: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224588-audi-a6-2018-air-bag-recall-front-passenger-air-bag. Based on NHTSA recall #18V370000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V370000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front passenger seat's body-sensing mat can malfunction under stress or wear. This may cause the airbag system to fail during a crash, reducing protection for the passenger.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Audi A6s with basic seats (with or without heating) are affected. Front passenger airbag users are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Audi A6 has basic seats with or without heating. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2013 and 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a repair kit installation.
Get Repair Kit
Volkswagen will mail a free repair kit to fix the airbag system.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Questions people ask
Why is my Audi A6 being recalled?
The front passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash due to a faulty seat sensor system.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your 2018 Audi A6 with basic seats (with or without heating) is affected, as sold between 2013 and 2018.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began November 29, 2018, but no specific deadline is stated for repairs.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V370000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 18V370000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V370000 (April 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.