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moderate Owners of the 2016 Audi A7 have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 A7 | 5 |
| 2016 A7 (this page) | 5 |
All 2 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
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 bulletin provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B13BCF2 stored in the airbag control module.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B13BCF2 stored in the airbag control module.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning light is on and DTC B13BCF2 is stored in the airbag control module.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
When I have a passenger riding with me the passenger airbag cuts on and off the whole time while I’m driving. This is a major safety concern especially when I have passengers all the time. I’m concerned the airbag will not deploy during an accident.
Takata recall -received a notice from Audi dealership that my car's VIN came up that it was unsafe to drive because of the head curtain airbag needed to be replaced. I dropped off car on july 13, 2017. I was called by Audi dealership that no airbags could be ordered so I picked up the car. Today, tuesday, oct 31, 2017, I call the same Audi dealership, 1421 wilmington pike, west chester pa…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Audi a7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v293000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (flow Audi in charlottesville, va) and confirmed that the parts were not available for…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Audi a7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v293000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the dealer (Audi grapevine at 1260 e state hwy 114, grapevine, tx 76051 888-780-7923) where it was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Audi a7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v293000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (Audi albany, 737 new loudon road, latham, ny 12110) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 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 — 2 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.