Audi A7 recall: Air Bags
Official safety recall 21V159000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi S7 | 2020 | United States |
| Audi S7 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi S6 | 2020 | United States |
| Audi S6 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi A6 | 2020 | United States |
| Audi A6 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi A7 | 2020 | United States |
| Audi A7 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi A6 | 2019 | United States |
| Audi A7 | 2019 | United States |
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
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.
The official remedy
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.