Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right glove box hinge pin may not be securely fastened, which could interfere with knee airbag deployment during a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80231-audi-2021-e-tron-recall-airbag-deployment-risk.
“Audi 2021 E-Tron Recall: Airbag Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80231-audi-2021-e-tron-recall-airbag-deployment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V595000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V595000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled certain 2021 Audi E-Tron vehicles because a glove box hinge pin may not be secured, potentially interfering with knee air bag deployment, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Feb. 8, 2021. Dealers will inspect and secure the hinge pin free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2021
Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro, 2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect the glove box and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
The hazard
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.
Context
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since 2014-10-20. Other recent recalls include a Volkswagen Audi Q3 steering recall (2026-10-22), a Volkswagen ID.4 battery fire risk recall (2026-09-30), and a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan engine stall recall (2026-09-10). GovInfoNow's records show other recent air bag recalls include a Hyundai Elantra N delayed deployment recall (2026-04-21), a Honda Odyssey unexpected deployment recall (2026-09-04), and a BMW X5 injury risk recall (2025-12-04).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The issue involves the right glove box hinge pin not being securely fastened.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Inspect Glove Box Hinge
Dealers will inspect the glove box and secure the hinge pin as necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 7 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V595000 — Audi 2021 E-Tron Recall: Airbag Deployment Risk
Hello,
I own a Audi 2021 E-Tron Recall: Airbag Deployment Risk that is covered by recall 21V595000 from Audi.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.
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.
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.
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