Audi A4, A4 CABRIO, A6 recall: Replacing Takata passenger airbag
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the passenger airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the passenger airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.
What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the passenger airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the passenger airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix
For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 4 Oct 2004 | 18 Apr 2008 | 90,944 |
| A4 CABRIO | 14 Jul 2006 | 24 Nov 2006 | 2 |
| A6 | 10 Mar 2004 | 30 Aug 2011 | 74,226 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.