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moderate Owners of the 2017 Audi A6 have filed 6 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 A6 | 18 |
| 2014 A6 | 6 |
| 2015 A6 | 4 |
| 2016 A6 | 7 |
| 2017 A6 (this page) | 6 |
Airbags accounts for 30% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 3 categories tracked.
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.
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.
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.
I am writing with respect to recall report 18v370, possible failure of front passenger seat pods sensing system. Audi notified me of this defect in july 2018 and still has not produced a solution for the recall. Because of the unpredictability as to when or whether the pods sensing system might fail (including immediately before impact), I can't allow anyone to sit in the affected seat. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Audi a6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v370000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While attempting to trade the vehicle, the contact was informed by Audi financial that there was a stop sale on the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Audi a6. The contact was informed by Audi of stuart (3990 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34997) that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v370000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the parts were not available and there was no estimated timeframe of when they would arrive. The contact was also informed that the recall notices had not been mailed to the…
My car has a recall. I've called Audi no timeline told me 3-6 months till can fix. I am also not allowed to sell my car because Audi can't sell the cars. Essentially I'm stuck with an unsafe car until Audi decides they want to fix.
Had the car parked in the driveway for about a week and half. When turned it on for the first time after that period, noticed the airbag light in the odometer panel continue to be on. Checked for any airbag recalls but found none. Although no airbag recalls have been placed on this particular vehicle so far; I found an online source which states that vehicle of this year, make and model may be…
Air bags deployed
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.
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 — 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.