Audi recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 audi a6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2011, through may 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A6 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V580000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Of America, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2011
- Owners notified
- Dec 16, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 317
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 8, 2011 to May 26, 2011
- Part
- Air bags › Side/window
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi recall: Lane departure Mar 4, 2026
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Seat belts Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 25, 2023
- Audi recall: Electrical system Nov 21, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.