AUDI E-TRON (2021) recall — Structure
Volkswagen recalls 2021 Audi E-Tron models due to potential airbag deployment issues from improperly secured glove box hinges.
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An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
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.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80231-audi-2021-e-tron-recall-airbag-deployment-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V595000
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“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).
Why it’s dangerous
The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured. This can cause the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee airbag during deployment, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the glove box lid interferes with airbag deployment during a crash.
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.
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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.
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, which could cause the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee airbag during deployment in a crash.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles with the right glove box hinge pin not securely fastened.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Dealers will inspect the glove box and secure the hinge pin as necessary at no cost. Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for assistance.
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 Audi Hello, I own a Audi 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.
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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 #21V595000 (February 8, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
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