01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2016 Audi A6 recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V035000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- January 16, 2019
- Potential units
- 74,881campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Owner notification: February 28, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 18V862000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 5, 2018
- Potential units
- 845campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Why it matters: The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
Owner notification: March 15, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 18V370000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- June 4, 2018
- Potential units
- 139,249campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Why it matters: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Owner notification: November 29, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH