NHTSA recall 21V-159 (21V159000)
air bags recall reported March 10, 2021 - about 3,421 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V159000
- Also written as
- 21V-159
- Manufacturer number
- 70i2
- Reported
- March 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,421
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Why it is dangerous
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-159 when calling a dealer.
Affected 8 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.