1998-2001 Audi A4, Audi A6 and others recall: inflator module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 31, 2020. It covers about 106,857 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 106,857
reported: Jan 31, 2020
owners notified: Sep 21, 2021
related complaints: 53

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.

Recall number 20V056000

Affected vehicles

Audi A4 1999-2000 1999 2000
Audi A6 1998-2000 1998 1999 2000
Audi A8 1999 1999
Audi TT 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about airbags problems.

1999 Audi A4 2000 Audi A4 1998 Audi A6 1999 Audi A6 2000 Audi A6 1999 Audi A8 2000 Audi TT 2001 Audi TT

Questions about recall 20V056000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Audi A4, Audi A6 and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 20V056000, reported on January 31, 2020, covers about 106,857 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V056000?

Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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