2020 Audi A6 Airbag Recall: Instrument Panel Issue

Why This Matters

This 2020 Audi A6 recall is critical for passenger safety. If the passenger airbag does not deploy properly through the instrument panel tear seam during a collision, its effectiveness in protecting the occupant is severely compromised. Furthermore, small plastic parts from the instrument panel could enter the cabin, posing an additional risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What's Being Recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad, and A7 vehicles. The specific component affected is the passenger side frontal airbag inflator module, which relies on the instrument panel tear seam to deploy correctly. The issue is that the "passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam."

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad, and A7 vehicles should check if their specific vehicle is included in this 2020 Audi A6 recall. You can do this by visiting the NHTSA website (www.safercar.gov) and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Audi began notifying owners on June 24, 2020.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Audi will address this safety concern by replacing the affected instrument panels free of charge. This repair will ensure that the passenger airbag can deploy as intended, restoring the vehicle's safety features. The recall, identified by Audi's internal number 70H6, commenced on June 24, 2020.

Owners who have questions or concerns about the 2020 Audi A6 recall can contact Audi customer service directly at 1-800-822-2834. For additional information, you may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.safercar.gov.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 20V274000