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moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN INJURY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS IN JUNE AND JULY OF 2018. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AUDI CLEARWATER (18940 US-19 CLEARWATER, FL 33764, (888) 727-0742) SEVERAL TIMES AND REQUESTED PART INFOR…
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT TURNED ON WHEN A PASSENGER SITS IN THE SEAT. THIS MEANS THE AIRBAG WILL NOT BE DEPLOYED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY INDICATED THAT THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR LOCATED IN THE SEAT WAS NOT WORKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS 67,000 MILES. AS THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD WHICH COULD LEAD TO SE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REDUCED SPEED TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI NORTH ATLANTA (11505 ALPHARETTA HWY, ROSWELL, GA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE LATER EXPERIENCED FREQUENT FAILURES TO START AND WAS TA…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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.
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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.