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HighNHTSA·20V749000·Announced 2020-12-02

Audi 2021 A6, Q7, RS6, and RS7 Crash Sensor Electrical Defect

Volkswagen Group of America (Audi) is recalling 2021 Audi A6, Q7, RS6, and RS7 vehicles. An electrical connector can detach from door crash sensors, potentially delaying restraint system activation during side-impact crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Structural vehicle defect affecting safety restraint systems (airbags and seatbelt pretensioners) with injury-risk potential in side-impact scenarios. No injuries or deaths reported; per rubric, risk-of-harm defects without reported injuries cap at High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6, and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector on the crash sensor in either front door can detach from the sensor, which is used to detect side-impact events.

When the connector detaches, it can delay the activation of restraint systems, including side airbags, curtain airbags, and seat-belt pretensioners. This delay in restraint activation during a side-impact crash increases the risk of occupant injury.

Audi will notify owners of the recall. Dealers will inspect both front door crash sensors at no cost and replace them as necessary. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). More information is available at www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 AUDI A6
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
  • electrical-defect
  • airbag-delay
  • restraint-delay
Affected units
166

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 (4)

  • A6
  • RS6
  • RS7
  • Q7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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