Is the 2021 AUDI A6 safe to drive?

The 2021 AUDI A6 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 21V159000

High Priority Plain English 2021-03-10

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS

What Happened

The passenger air bag in your vehicle is the protection system that deploys in a crash to keep you safe. In some 2019-2021 Audi models, the air bag's internal structure was not built correctly.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a crash, the air bag might not work properly, and could also shoot sharp plastic pieces into the passenger area, putting you at risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Audi dealer will inspect the air bag and fix it for free, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V159000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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