ON 12/3/19 OUR CAR WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED AUDI DEALER FOR HAVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON INDICATING A SAFETY ISSUE. THE AUDI TECH #293N FOUND THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION CONTROL MODULE FAULTY AND OFFERED TO REPLACE THIS PART FOR $1,172.60. THERE IS A RECALL FOR A6 MODEL YEARS, HOWEVER OUR CAR IS NOT INCLUDED, YET OUR PODS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED. WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH AUDI SUPPORT AND WAS T…
2014 audi A6 airbags problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ERROR MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY CONCERN AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE MANUFACTURE…
REF # 10652344 I CANNOT SIT BOTH SAFELY AND COMFORTABLY AS A PASSENGER IN OUR 2014 A6. I AM DISABLED AND MUST USE A CUSHION, NOT ALL THAT UNUSUAL. BUT THE SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A PERSON IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF THE A6 IS NOT BASED ON THE WEIGHT OF THE PERSON BUT ON THE ELECTRO-STATIC CHARGE THAT THE PASSENGER'S BODY GIVES OFF. IF I SIT ON A CUSHION, I AM NOT DETECTED BY THE SYSTEM.I WAS TOLD THAT …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 audi A6?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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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