Audi A6, Q7, RS6 recall: Faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
The fix
The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6 | 1 Jul 2020 | 15 Sep 2020 | 31 |
| Q7 | 1 Jul 2020 | 15 Sep 2020 | 31 |
| RS6 | 1 Jul 2020 | 15 Sep 2020 | 31 |
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 8 December 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.