Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2010 Audi S6 recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2010 Audi S6. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.

2recalls

1owner complaints

501+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2010 Audi S6. Check your S6 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2010 Audi S6 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Air Bags · NHTSA 18V427000
Jun 22, 2018Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Full recall details for 18V427000 →
Air Bags · NHTSA 18V004000
Apr 1, 2018Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.
Full recall details for 18V004000 →

2010 Audi S6 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi S6. Audi has issued at least 501 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Air Bags1

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (148)
Electrical System (72)
Engine and Engine Cooling (54)
Air Bags (49)
Steering (38)
Unknown Or Other (38)

Read Audi S6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi S6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“TAKATA RECALL, FIND IT COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE THAT AUDI HAS NO SOLUTION OR PROPOSED RESOLUTION TIMEFRAME.FOR THE RECALLED PASSENGER SIDE TAKATA AIRBAG, OTHER THAN TELLING CUSTOMERS NOT TO HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT”
2010 AUDI S6Apr 17, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11088599

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2010 Audi S6 recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2010 Audi S6. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.

2recalls

1owner complaints

501+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2010 Audi S6. Check your S6 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2010 Audi S6 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Air Bags · NHTSA 18V427000

Jun 22, 2018Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.

Full recall details for 18V427000 →

Air Bags · NHTSA 18V004000

Apr 1, 2018Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.

Full recall details for 18V004000 →

2010 Audi S6 complaints and service bulletins

Most-reported components

Air Bags1

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (148)

Electrical System (72)

Engine and Engine Cooling (54)

Air Bags (49)

Steering (38)

Unknown Or Other (38)

What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi S6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“TAKATA RECALL, FIND IT COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE THAT AUDI HAS NO SOLUTION OR PROPOSED RESOLUTION TIMEFRAME.FOR THE RECALLED PASSENGER SIDE TAKATA AIRBAG, OTHER THAN TELLING CUSTOMERS NOT TO HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT”

2010 AUDI S6Apr 17, 2018

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11088599

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.