27Affected configurations shown237,947Potential units affected42.3%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2018-2
0.0%
2018-3
0.0%
2018-4
0.0%
2019-1
0.0%
2019-2
0.0%
2019-3
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 18V427000
2011 AUDI A6Open vehicle record →2011 AUDI S6Open vehicle record →2010 AUDI A6Open vehicle record →2010 AUDI S6Open vehicle record →2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLETOpen vehicle record →2009 AUDI A6Open vehicle record →2009 AUDI S6Open vehicle record →2009 AUDI S4Open vehicle record →2008 AUDI A4Open vehicle record →2008 AUDI A6Open vehicle record →2008 AUDI A4 CABRIOLETOpen vehicle record →2008 AUDI S6Open vehicle record →2008 AUDI S4Open vehicle record →2008 AUDI RS 4Open vehicle record →2007 AUDI A6Open vehicle record →2007 AUDI A4Open vehicle record →2007 AUDI S4Open vehicle record →2007 AUDI S6Open vehicle record →2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLETOpen vehicle record →2007 AUDI RS 4Open vehicle record →2006 AUDI S4Open vehicle record →2006 AUDI A4Open vehicle record →2006 AUDI A6Open vehicle record →2005 AUDI A4Open vehicle record →2005 AUDI S4Open vehicle record →2005 AUDI A6Open vehicle record →2004 AUDI RS4Open 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.