The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in case of a crash. However, the airbag's inflator in some 2006-2013 Audi models might burst open, sending sharp metal fragments towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be seriously hurt or even killed by the sharp metal fragments. This is a very serious risk that we want you to be aware of.
Free Fix
Audi will replace your driver's side airbag inflator with a safer, new one – at no cost to you. Your dealer will take care of the repair as soon as possible, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you and your passengers. In some 2005-2013 Audis and 2006 Volkswagens, the airbag inflator can burst open with too much pressure, sending sharp metal shards towards you and others in the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
The side curtain air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in the event of a crash to protect you from injury. In some cases, the air bag may not inflate properly because of a manufacturing issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side curtain air bag doesn't inflate as designed in a crash, you could be at greater risk of injury or harm. This is a serious safety issue that could have severe consequences.
Free Fix
Your authorized Audi dealer will replace the faulty side curtain air bag with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.