AUDI A4 (2021) recall — Seat Belts
Audi is recalling 2021 A4 models with faulty seat belts that may not secure child restraints properly during crashes. Owners must have seat belt assemblies inspected and replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2021 A4 vehicles with seat belt assemblies that could fail to secure child restraints during crashes. This poses a risk of injury if a child restraint system isn't properly fastened. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80224-audi-a4-2021-seat-belts-recall-child-restraint-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80224-audi-a4-2021-seat-belts-recall-child-restraint-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V606000
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“Audi A4 2021 Seat Belts Recall: Child Restraint Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80224-audi-a4-2021-seat-belts-recall-child-restraint-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V606000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V606000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly during crashes. This violates federal safety standards for occupant crash protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Audi A4 vehicles are affected. Children in car seats are at higher risk if the seat belt fails to secure properly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Audi A4 models. The recall covers vehicles with rear seat belt automatic locking retractors that may deactivate early.
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What to do — step by step
Inspect Seat Belts
Dealers will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies if necessary at no cost.
Contact Customer Service
Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly during crashes.
Do I need to do anything right away?
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies if necessary at no cost, but owners should contact customer service to schedule the replacement.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2021 Audi A4 model with rear seat belt automatic locking retractors that may deactivate early.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V606000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 21V606000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi). 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 #21V606000 (May 8, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.