NHTSA recall 20V-056 (20V056000)
air bags recall reported January 31, 2020 - about 106,857 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V056000
- Also written as
- 20V-056
- Manufacturer number
- 69BT
- Reported
- January 31, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~106,857
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-056 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.