2019-2021 Audi A6, A7, RS6, S6 Passenger Airbag Recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 21V159000) for certain 2019-2021 Audi A6, A7, RS6, and S6 vehicles. The recall addresses an incorrectly manufactured passenger airbag score line, which could increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Si applica anche a
- Audi A6
- 2019, 2021
- Audi A6 allroad
- 2020–2021
Why This Matters
The passenger airbag in affected Audi vehicles may not deploy correctly during a crash. This defect, related to an incorrectly manufactured score line, could also cause plastic debris to be ejected into the passenger compartment. Both scenarios significantly increase the risk of injury to occupants during a collision.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, and 2021 RS6 Avant, RS7, and A7 vehicles. The specific concern is an incorrectly manufactured score line on the passenger airbag. This recall is identified by NHTSA ID 21V159000, and Audi's internal recall number is 70i2. This 2020 Audi A6 recall addresses a critical safety component.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 2019-2021 Audi A6, A6 Allroad, A7, S6 Sedan, S7, RS6 Avant, and RS7 vehicles should check if their vehicle is included in this recall. You can verify if your vehicle is affected by contacting Audi customer service directly at 1-800-253-2834, or by visiting the NHTSA website at www.safercar.gov and entering your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is important for anyone concerned about the 2020 Audi A6 recall.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Audi will notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the passenger airbag score line and perform any necessary repairs, free of charge. Owner notification was scheduled to begin on March 26, 2021. For further assistance, owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 21V159000
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Audi models are affected by the airbag recall?
- This recall affects certain 2019-2021 Audi A6 Sedan, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, and 2021 RS6 Avant, RS7, and A7 vehicles.
- What is the specific issue with the passenger airbag?
- The passenger airbag has an incorrectly manufactured score line, which could prevent proper deployment or cause plastic debris to eject during a crash, increasing injury risk.
- What is the recall number for this Audi airbag issue?
- The NHTSA recall identification number is 21V159000, and Audi's internal number for this recall is 70i2.
- Will I have to pay for the repair?
- No, Audi dealers will inspect and repair the passenger airbag score line free of charge to the owner.
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 2020 model year
27 complaints, the 18th most of 33 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 9 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 316 of 1,665 complaints (19%).
Complaints by model year
| 1998 | 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 217 | |
| 2000 | 148 | |
| 2001 | 113 | |
| 2002 | 88 | |
| 2005 | 91 | |
| 2006 | 67 | |
| 2008 | 71 | |
| 2019 | 114 | |
| 2020 | 27 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 396
- Air Bags — 316
- Service Brakes — 161
- Fuel System — 150
- Engine — 130
Latest recalls for the 2020 model year
- 25V900000 — Back Over Prevention (Dec 2025)
- 23V601000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Aug 2023)
- 22V861000 — Electrical System (Nov 2022)
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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