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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2020-05-13
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 audi a6, a6 allroad and a7 vehicles.  The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge.  The recall began june 24, 2020.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70h6.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2020-05-13
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 audi a6, a6 allroad and a7 vehicles.  The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge.  The recall began june 24, 2020.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70h6.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2020-03-19
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 audi a6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0tfsi engines.  Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

Consequence
A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge.  The recall began by may 22, 2020.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27h2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-04-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2020-2021 audi s6 sedan, q5, a8, s8, a7, a6 allroad, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, sq5, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, a5 sportback, s5 sportback, rs5 sportback vehicles.  The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 4, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 42l1.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT


Posted on: 2022-03-15
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.  

Consequence
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 13, 2022.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 20dn.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2021-03-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles.  The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.  

Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall begin march 26, 2021.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #15 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2022-11-22
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 audi s7, s6 sedan, a6 allroad, 2021-2022 rs7, rs6 avant, 2019-2022 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles.  Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.  

Consequence
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 20, 2023.  Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 90v2.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.