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2010 Audi A6 airbags problems

11 complaints (65% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
65%
crashes
1
recalls
3

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Audi A6 airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported June 22, 2018 · 237,947 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.

Recall number 18V427000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 4, 2018 · 10,166 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.

Recall number 18V004000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported June 1, 2016 · 194,453 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑822‑2834.

Recall number 16V382000 · Recall details

What 2010 Audi A6 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 18, 2018 · Airbags · CT

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v004000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (audi fairfield, 435 commerce dr., fairfield, ct 06825) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact recently received a postcard from tk holdings about takata filing for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Airbags · 94,000 miles · TX

Takata recall I just became aware of this recall.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Airbags · FL

2010 audi a6. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front passenger side airbag recall notice. *ld updated 08/03/2017

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

"takata recall'' they have yet to send the airbags to audi to begin replacing the dangerous air bags. Also audi has not taken responsibility in replacing my read left and right seat belts the both got stuck in the housing. So I cannot have none in back or in passenger seat. Need help

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Airbag recall: takata

Filed May 26, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags) for the passenger frontal air bag inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The local dealer (audi north orlando located at 139 n oregon st, stanford, florida 32771) continued to inform the contact that they would have parts available the next month and that they were on a wait list; however, the air bags received were for newer vehicles. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Airbags · PR

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Airbags · TX

Takata recall. Over eight months without a remedy.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 audi a6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · GA

Takata recall. Mfg or distributor has not corrected the recall safety issue in a timely manner.

Questions about the 2010 Audi A6 airbags

Does the 2010 Audi A6 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2010 Audi A6, 65% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2010 Audi A6 airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Audi A6 airbags?

Yes, 3 recalls: 18V427000, 18V004000, 16V382000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Audi A6 have bad airbags?

The Audi A6 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (49 complaints), 2005 (43 complaints) and 2006 (40 complaints).

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