Audi A6, Q7, RS 6 Avant, RS 7 (2021): Air bags
Recall 20V749000 · Dec 2, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
166
vehicles affected
166
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V749000
- Date
- Dec 2, 2020
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 166
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Sensor > Side impact; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.
What can happen
A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BM.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V749000?
4 models: Audi A6 (2021), Audi Q7 (2021), Audi RS 6 Avant (2021) and 1 more, about 166 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V749000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BM.
What can happen?
A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.