2012 Audi A6 Airbag Recall 11V580000
Volkswagen has issued a recall for certain 2012 Audi A6 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the curtain airbags. The stitching process for the curtain airbag may be improper, which could prevent proper deployment in a crash and increase the risk of injury. Owners are advised to contact…
Why This Matters: Safety Risk
This 2012 Audi A6 recall addresses a critical safety concern. If the curtain airbag's seam is not stitched correctly, it may not deploy as intended during a collision. This significantly reduces the protection offered to occupants, thereby increasing the risk of serious injury in the event of a crash.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2012 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured between April 8, 2011, and May 26, 2011. The issue stems from a problem in the stitching process of the head curtain airbag. The improper stitching could compromise the airbag's integrity and function.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Volkswagen will notify all affected owners regarding this 2012 Audi A6 recall. Dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain airbag free of charge to resolve the defect. The safety recall, NHTSA ID 11V580000, was expected to begin in January 2012.
What Owners Should Do
If you own a 2012 Audi A6 from the affected production period, it is important to ensure this recall repair is completed. You can contact Volkswagen directly at 1-800-822-8987 for more information or to schedule your free repair. This will address the curtain airbag issue and restore your vehicle's safety features.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 11V580000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific issue with the 2012 Audi A6 curtain airbags?
- The 2012 Audi A6 recall, NHTSA ID 11V580000, is due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain airbag. The seam of the airbag may not be stitched properly, which can prevent it from deploying correctly.
- What are the potential consequences of this airbag defect?
- In the event of a crash, the improperly stitched head curtain airbag may not deploy as designed. This means it will not be able to properly protect an occupant, which increases the risk of injury.
- How will Volkswagen fix the curtain airbag problem?
- Volkswagen will replace the affected left and/or right curtain airbags free of charge. Owners of the recalled 2012 Audi A6 vehicles will be notified by Volkswagen to arrange for this repair.
- How can I check if my 2012 Audi A6 is part of this recall?
- Owners can contact Volkswagen directly at 1-800-822-8987 to inquire about the recall. You can also visit the NHTSA website and enter your vehicle's VIN to check for any open recalls, including this 2012 Audi A6 recall (NHTSA ID 11V580000).
What Audi A6 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 33 model years.
- 1,665
- Owner complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 5,316
- Service bulletins
- 64
- Crashes reported
- 71
- Fires reported
- 65
- Injuries reported
The 2012 model year
60 complaints, the 11th most of 33 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 8 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 316 of 1,665 complaints (19%), including 15 for 2012.
Complaints by model year
| 1998 | 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 217 | |
| 2000 | 148 | |
| 2001 | 113 | |
| 2002 | 88 | |
| 2005 | 91 | |
| 2006 | 67 | |
| 2008 | 71 | |
| 2012 | 60 | |
| 2019 | 114 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 396
- Air Bags — 316
- Service Brakes — 161
- Fuel System — 150
- Engine — 130
Latest recalls for the 2012 model year
- 18V370000 — Air Bags (Jun 2018)
- 18V229000 — Engine And Engine Cooling (Apr 2018)
- 17V781000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Dec 2017)
Recent owner reports about air bags
The contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. The contact stated that while there was a passenger seated inside the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light turned on and off, and the main air bag warning light was illuminated.
Read owner complaints →I took my vehicle to repair for 2 recalls on 2/22/21, the next day 2/23/21 they called me telling me that i have to pay $ 550.00 for the repair.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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