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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Audi A6 airbags problems
moderate Owners of the 2014 Audi A6 have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 A6 | 10 |
| 2011 A6 | 12 |
| 2012 A6 | 10 |
| 2013 A6 | 18 |
| 2014 A6 (this page) | 6 |
| 2015 A6 | 3 |
| 2016 A6 | 7 |
| 2017 A6 | 6 |
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations. Dirt build-up, exposure to sand, long standing times, and road salt or similar, can also promote wear as well as cause scoring marks on the brake discs. The driving style of the driver also influences the wear of the brake system. An overly-aggressive driving style, which results in frequent sharp braking, can lead t
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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…
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…
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…
Had airbags trouble with your 2014 Audi A6?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Audi/A6.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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