THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT ABOUT [XXX], MY AUDI DEALER. (MY WIFE HAS AN A6 UNDER RECALL SAME PROBLEM). YOUR WEB SITE SAYS 12 MILLION AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. BUT AUDI TELLS ME THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INDICATION OF WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE REPLACEMENTS FROM TAKATA AND I FEEL AT RISK DRIVING MY CAR. WHY HAS AUDI NOT RECEIVED REPLACEMENTS AND 12 MILLION OTHERS HAVE? INFORMATION REDACTED PU…
2006 audi A4 airbags problems
severe 73 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
73
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL- RECALL INITIATED IN MAY 2016. IT IS DECEMBER 2016, AND DEALER SAYS NO FIX IS AVAILABLE YET. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THEY RECOMMENDED THAT NO ONE SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT, THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND PUTS MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS AT RISK EVERY TIME I DRIVE.
TAKATA RECALL
TAKATA RECALL- MY LIFE IS IN DANGER EVERYDAY. WHY AUDI IGNORING THE SAFETY OF MY LIFE BY NOT REPLACING THE BAGS QUICKLY? IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG, AND WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 audi A4?
It's a meaningful issue. 73 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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