Audi Recalls A4, S4, and TT Models for Airbag Inflator Defect
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2000-2002 Audi A4, S4, and 2000-2001 TT vehicles because driver airbag inflators may absorb moisture, potentially causing improper deployment in a crash.
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 in the airbag system where the source text explicitly states the risk of 'serious injury or death' if the airbag deploys improperly.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. A total of 62,812 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture. This condition can cause the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash. If the air bag does not deploy correctly, it may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- AUDI A4, S4, TT
- Brand
- AUDI
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Airbag / Inflator
- Affected units
- 62,812
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)
- A4
- S4
- TT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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