Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Audi a6. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 18v370000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall letter in july of 2018. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
2016 Audi A6 airbags problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
When does it fail?
Of the 7 airbags complaints filed for the 2016 Audi A6, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Audi a6. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v370000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated the part was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Audi a6. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact was concerned for his and his family's safety in the event that the air bags might deploy. The vehicle was taken to Audi of springfield (3500 e sunshine st, springfield, mo 65809, (417) 459-4633). The dealer stated that the part was not available. The contact received…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2016 Audi A6?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 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?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 22,667 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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/2016/Audi/A6.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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