2000-2002 Audi A4, Audi S4 and others recall: inflator module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 23, 2021. It covers about 62,812 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 62,812
reported: Jun 23, 2021
owners notified: Nov 2, 2021
related complaints: 52

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 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 airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

Recall number 21V470000

Affected vehicles

Audi A4 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Audi S4 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Audi TT 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 52 complaints about airbags problems.

2000 Audi A4 2001 Audi A4 2002 Audi A4 2000 Audi S4 2001 Audi S4 2002 Audi S4 2000 Audi TT 2001 Audi TT

Questions about recall 21V470000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Audi A4, Audi S4 and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 21V470000, reported on June 23, 2021, covers about 62,812 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V470000?

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

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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