2007-2011 Audi A6 Passenger Airbag Recall

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) has issued a safety recall, NHTSA ID 16V382000, for certain 2007-2011 Audi A6 models. This recall specifically targets the passenger frontal airbag inflator, which may degrade over time and rupture during a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should be aware of this significant safety concern.

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

The primary concern with this 2007 Audi A6 recall is the potential for the passenger frontal airbag inflator to rupture. If this occurs during a collision that triggers airbag deployment, metal fragments from the inflator can be propelled into the vehicle cabin. This poses an extreme risk of serious injury or even death to vehicle occupants.

What's Being Recalled

This recall, 16V382000, involves certain airbag inflators used as original or replacement equipment in various Audi models. Specifically, for the Audi A6, the recall covers 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold or ever registered in specific high-humidity and temperature cycling regions, categorized as "Zone A" (including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and "Zone B" (including Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia). The core issue is propellant degradation within the airbag inflator due to long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature fluctuations.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Audi will directly notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator free of charge. Owner notification letters for this 2007 Audi A6 recall were mailed on April 28, 2017. If you own a 2007, 2009, or 2011 Audi A6 and have not received a notification or are unsure, it is advisable to contact Audi customer service.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 for further assistance or to confirm if their vehicle is part of this recall.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 16V382000