Audi is recalling 2020 A6 Allroad models with potentially faulty passenger air bags that may not deploy properly, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have air bag inspected by dealers.
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.
Audi is recalling 2020 A6 Allroad vehicles with a possible air bag defect that could fail to deploy during a crash, risking injury. This affects vehicles purchased between 2020 and 2021.
The passenger air bag may not deploy correctly during a crash, which could lead to injury. In some cases, plastic debris might also be ejected into the passenger area, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners of 2020-2021 Audi A6 Allroad models are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the risk of injury if the air bag fails to deploy during a crash.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 Audi A6 Allroad. The recall covers specific models from Volkswagen Group of America.
Call 1-800-253-2834 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line and repair it if necessary at no cost.
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.
The passenger air bag may not deploy properly during a crash, increasing injury risk. Plastic debris could also be ejected into the passenger compartment.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2020-2021 Audi A6 Allroad model purchased from Volkswagen Group of America.
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free air bag inspection and repair at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V159000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 21V159000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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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.
