2012 Audi A6 airbags problems

Filed Oct 8, 2026 · Airbags · 154,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. The contact stated that while there was a passenger seated inside the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light turned on and off, and the main air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V370000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · 122,080 miles · CA

I took my vehicle to repair for 2 recalls on 2/22/21, the next day 2/23/21 they called me telling me that I have to pay $ 550.00 for the repair. According to downtown audi tech the ecu of my vehicle is defective because they cannot communicate with the vehicle's computer, before taking the vehicle to repair the recalls it was in good condition since I changed the oil and connected my scanner to reset the maintenance message on the vehicle dashboard. This is absurd that they want to scam their customers. Now they want to give me the vehicle without repairing the recalls and with lights on on the dashboard of my vehicle, this is not ethical or professional.

Filed Feb 12, 2019 · Airbags · 122,484 miles · OH

Takata recal....this was taken to dealer in 2015 for the recall and fixed. Recently the air bag warning light came on and remained on. I took it to the dealer and was told the recall was for the ocd, not the module....they found a "faulty control module". The module is part of the ABS system. The ABS module and the airbag control model communicate together. I believe this should be a part of the recall on the airbag system. The module has been reset for now.....to replace.....that part costs $1456.00

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v229000 (engine) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v370000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notifications in june and july of 2018. The contact spoke with audi clearwater (18940 us-19 clearwater, fl 33764, (888) 727-0742) several times and requested part information; however, the dealer stated that parts were not available for the repair. The dealer also stated that they did not have a time frame for when parts would be available. The manufacturer advised the contact to continue to check with the dealer regarding part availability. Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v229000 and VIN tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v370000.

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly reduced speed to approximately 15 MPH and an unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to audi north atlanta (11505 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga) where it was diagnosed that the engine cylinders failed. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle later experienced frequent failures to start and was taken back to the dealer where it was again diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the passenger side air bag sensor would illuminate while operating the vehicle, which was a safety concern. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling) and 18v370000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (braman bmw west palm beach, 2901 okeechobee boulevard, west palm beach, fl 33409, (561)-465-8293) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling) and an unknown recall notice pertaining to the air bags. The contact called audi jacksonville at 904‑565‑4000 (located at 7230 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 8, 2018 · Airbags · MA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 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 for the recall repair. The dealer (audi brookline, 308 boylston st, brookline, ma 02445, (617) 734-2020) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 82,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. Whenever an occupant was seated in the passenger seat, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the air bag off indicator below the radio flashed. The failure occurred for approximately three months. The vehicle was taken to the audi grapevine dealer (1260 e state hwy 114, grapevine, tx 76051) where it was diagnosed that the pod system needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 180078683. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Airbags · PA

Reference the federal safety agency campaign number 15v823000, my 2012 audi a6 falls within the model year as well as the as build date. I've been told by my local dealer I need the new pods (passenger occupancy detection system) installed since mine is bad. My audi has the heated seats, but not air conditioned seats as identified in the campaign, but I have the same issue as described in the recall campaign. Even though my VIN doesn't pull up as affected, the issue is exactly as the campaign referenced above, and parts required to replace are the ones mentioned in the campaign. I feel my car should be covered and audi didn't include all VIN's needed to be recalled.