The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V274000·Announced 2020-05-13

Audi Recalls 2020 A6, A7, and Allroad for Airbag Deployment Defect

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2020 Audi A6, A7, and Allroad vehicles because the passenger airbag may not deploy properly, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (airbag deployment failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad, and A7 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.

In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate. Additionally, small plastic parts may enter the cabin, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI ALLROAD, A6, A7
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Airbag
Hazard
Affected units
153

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • ALLROAD
  • A6
  • A7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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