14Affected configurations shown151,767Potential units affected40.4%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2017-1
0.0%
2017-2
0.0%
2017-3
0.0%
2017-4
0.0%
2018-1
0.0%
2018-2
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 16V079000
2013 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →2012 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →2011 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →2010 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLETOpen vehicle record →2009 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →2008 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →2008 AUDI A4 CABRIOLETOpen vehicle record →2007 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLETOpen vehicle record →2006 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →2006 AUDI A4 CABRIOLETOpen vehicle record →2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATOpen vehicle record →2005 AUDI A3Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.