Free. Instant. No signup. Pulls recalls and complaints for your exact vehicle.

Couldn't find that VIN. Check the digits and try again.

2013 audi A6 airbags problems

severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100

Complaints
18
Recalls
1
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 15V823000 08/12/2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.

What owners are reporting 8 most recent

airbags · filed 11/17/2018

TAKATA RECALL - MY AUDI DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. IT'S BEEN FIVE MONTHS. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

airbags · filed 11/13/2018

TAKATA RECALL. WHILE STATIONARY, & STILL IN PARK, WITH AN ADULT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT COMES ON TO ALERT ME THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG IS "OFF". SAFETY RECALL NOTICE RECD. JULY 2018. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SINCE THEN DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. AUDI USA STILL TELLS ME TODAY, 4 MONTHS LATER, THAT THEY HAVE NO SOLUTION FOR THIS ISSUE, & …

airbags · filed 11/09/2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT FOR MONTHS. AUDI CHANDLER (7460 W ORCHID LN, CHANDLER, AZ 85226, (480) 470-7367) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED A DIAGNOSTIC INVOICE WITH A COST ESTIMATE, BUT HAD NOT SPECIFIED A PART NAME AND PART NUMBER. THE DEALER MADE NO MENTION OF ANY RECALLS ISSUED FOR TH…

airbags · filed 10/11/2014

I WAS ENTERING MY GARAGE AND THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING. I SLAMMED INTO ANY FRONT WALL DOING LOTS OF DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURES IN AND OUT AS WELL AS TO MY BODY. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. MY FIRST ACCIDENT EVER AND THE SCARIEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE. I HAVE HAD PRIOR ACCELERATION/DECELERATION ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. ON AT LEAST 6 OCCASIONS, I WAS GOING DOWNHILL APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND THE CAR SEEMED TO S…

airbags · filed 10/09/2018

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND PODS SYSTEM FAILS TO DETECT A PASSENGER. DEALER DID NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. NO PARTS AVAILABLE.

airbags · filed 09/29/2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR PERIODICALLY DISENGAGED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR DIMMED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI SHREWSBURY (780 BOSTON TURNPIKE, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545, PHONE NUMBER: (888) 699-9619) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REMOVED TO INSTALL A …

airbags · filed 09/29/2016

I WAS TIRING TO TRADE MY AUDI A6 2013 IN ON ANOTHER VEHICLE. I LEARNED FROM A DEALER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL #74D1 PODS SYSTEM ON MY AUDI. TO MY KNOWLEDGE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER NOR HAS THERE BEEN A FIX OFFERED OR AVAILABLE. NO ACCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TO ME, MY PODSYSTEM SEEMS TO WORK FINE FOR NOW, HOWEVER THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE IS MUCH LOWER AND I' M UNABLE TO TRADE THI…

airbags · filed 09/28/2025

IT WAS RECENTLY BEGAN TO LEAK FUEL FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE CLOSE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THEN THE WHOLE CABIN SPECIALLY IN THE FRONT WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO HAVE BAD VIBRATION DURING REVERSED, AND IDLE, ALSO WHEN THE AC IS ON. THEN THERES THE AIRBAG FOR THE PASSENGER, THE LIGHT IS ON, IT USED TO SAY '"OFF" THEN WHEN THE SEAT IS USED IT WILL SHUT OFF. NOW IT JUST STAYS ON. LAST IS THE AC CO…

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 audi A6?

It's a meaningful issue. 18 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?

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.

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. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
Get a free warranty quote →