Audi E-Tron: Knee bolster

Date

Aug. 2, 2021

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Audi E-Tron (2021)

Component

Air Bags › Knee Bolster; Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.

Potentially affected

58

What can happen

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 27, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

68H6

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Glove box cover · Glove box cover · 4KL.857.035.B/C

Recall number

21V595000

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.