Audi A6, A7, Allroad: Inflator module

Date

May 13, 2020

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Audi A6 (2020); Audi A7 (2020); Audi Allroad (2020)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.

Potentially affected

153

What can happen

In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

June 24, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

70H6

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Instrument Panel · Instrument Panel · 4K1 857 001 D; Instrument Panel · Instrument Panel · 4K1 857 001 E

Recall number

20V274000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.