Owners have filed 119 complaints
about the 2005 Audi A6 with NHTSA between 2005 and 2022.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 14 of 29 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 78
Against the median year of the Audi A6. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 22
4.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 16
9% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
11.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
11.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
33.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
79.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
2127.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
810.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
3242.1%
150,000+ miles
33.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2005peak 6Jan 2022
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Audi A6
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE08008Opened 31 Jan 2008Closed 30 May 2008FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK LEAK
VOLKSWAGEN (VW) IS RECALLING CERTAIN VW PASSAT 4MOTION AND AUDI A6 QUATTRO AND ALLROAD QUATTRO ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS.VW VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 22, 2000 THROUGH MAY 31, 2005 AND AUDI VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2001 TO JUNE 1, 2005.THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER FOR THE VW VEHICLES IS 08V-156 (VW ALSO IS CORRECTING DEFECTS RELATED TO HEAT SHIELD AND FUEL LINE HAZARDS FOR THESE VEHICLES AND FOR 1999-2000 PASSATS IN THIS RECALL ACTION.)THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER FOR THE AUDI VEHICLES IS 08V-157.SINCE 2006, ODI HAS RECEIVED 17 COMPLA...
Recalls on the 2005 Audi A6
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
18V427000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
17V032000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deplo
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
16V382000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are eq
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201834219,649 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2016-266 (Audi Recall 69O2), 2017-026 (Audi Recall 69P6) and 2018-022 (Audi Recall 69U1). Vehicles completed under the previous recalls require repair under this recall, as the previous recall remedy was an interim repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with final repair parts. Additional Note: For the 2009 model year A4 and S4 models, only the Cabriolet versions are involved in this campaign.
Recall 201702618,064 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018342 (Audi 69R7). <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018342">Click here for more information</a>.
Recall 201626659 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018342. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018342">Click here for more information</a>
Recall 20081163,601 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain Audi A6 Quattro and Allroad Quattro, aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve, combined with bending stress from the aluminium ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple, may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will reinforce the rollover valve nipple.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 112,000 milesUpper Marlboro, MDFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2005 AUDI A6 WHICH HAS A FAILURE OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. THERE IS NO BRAKE LIGHT, TURN LIGHT INDICATOR, OR HAZARD LIGHTS THAT IS OPERABLE. AT FIRST IT WAS THOUGHT THAT THE BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, WHILE REPLACING THE BULB I NOTICED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD SHOWED SIGNS OF A BURNOUT. IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT AUDI HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH VOLTAGE PROBLEMS WITH THE TAIL LIGHTS. WITHOUT TAIL LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS OR HAZARD LIGHTS THERE IS A SERIOUS CHANCE THAT AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. CURRENTLY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,000. AH
NHTSA complaint #10817459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,000 milesWest Hollywood, CAFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I PURCHASED A 2005 AUDI A6 3.2 QUATTRO IN AUGUST OF 2008 WITH 37,000 MILES. IN DECEMBER 2008 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUDI DEALER IN PASADENA BECAUSE THE LEFT REAR TAILLIGHT, LEFT REAR REVERSING LIGHT, AND LEFT REAR FOG LIGHT WERE SHORTING OUT OFF AND ON. SOMETIMES THEY WOULD WORK, SOMETIMES THEY WOULDN'T. THE DEALER SAID THE CONNECTORS TO THAT LEFT TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WERE MELTED AND IT WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FOLLOWING SUMMER, 2009, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER THIS TIME IN SANTA MONICA, CA FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND AN OIL CHANGE WHERE ONCE AGAIN THEY SAID THE CONNECTORS TO THE LEFT REAR TAIL LAMP, REVERSING LIGHT, AND FOG LIGHT WERE MELTED. I REFUSED TO PAY AND TOOK CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THEY SAID THE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND COULDN'T FIX IT. A WEEK OR TWO LATER, THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING AGAIN. THAT WAS SUMMER/FALL 2009. BY APRIL 2010, THE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR INTO ANOTHER AUDI DEALER THIS TIME IN DOWNTOWN, LA. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM SAYING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS SENDING TOO MUCH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THAT SIDE OF THE CAR AND IS CAUSING THE WIRING TO BURN AT THE CONNECTION POINT TO THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. I REFUSE TO PAY FOR SERVICE THAT WAS ALREADY REPAIRED I SAID JUST 15 MONTHS AGO AND ASKED WHY THIS IS ONLY HAPPENING TO THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY 385.00 TO FIX IT. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT SHOP THIS WEEK AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE CAR BECAUSE THERE ARE BURN POINTS IN THE TRUNK WHERE THE WIRING IS FAULTY AND THAT AUDI SHOULD FIX THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AS IT WILL JUST KEEP HAPPENING OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I'VE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW SWITCHES NOT WORKING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE LIGHTS SHORTING OUT IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. THIS IS NOT ONLY A BIG NUISANCE BUT I AM WORRIED THAT THIS COULD CATCH FIRE. PLEASE HELP IN THIS SITUATION, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10332368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,000 milesWest Hollywood, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I PURCHASED A 2005 AUDI A6 3.2 QUATTRO IN AUGUST OF 2008 WITH 37,000 MILES. IN DECEMBER 2008 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUDI DEALER IN PASADENA BECAUSE THE LEFT REAR TAILLIGHT, LEFT REAR REVERSING LIGHT, AND LEFT REAR FOG LIGHT WERE SHORTING OUT OFF AND ON. SOMETIMES THEY WOULD WORK, SOMETIMES THEY WOULDN'T. THE DEALER SAID THE CONNECTORS TO THAT LEFT TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WERE MELTED AND IT WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FOLLOWING SUMMER, 2009, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER THIS TIME IN SANTA MONICA, CA FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND AN OIL CHANGE WHERE ONCE AGAIN THEY SAID THE CONNECTORS TO THE LEFT REAR TAIL LAMP, REVERSING LIGHT, AND FOG LIGHT WERE MELTED. I REFUSED TO PAY AND TOOK CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THEY SAID THE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND COULDN'T FIX IT. A WEEK OR TWO LATER, THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING AGAIN. THAT WAS SUMMER/FALL 2009. BY APRIL 2010, THE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR INTO ANOTHER AUDI DEALER THIS TIME IN DOWNTOWN, LA. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM SAYING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS SENDING TOO MUCH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THAT SIDE OF THE CAR AND IS CAUSING THE WIRING TO BURN AT THE CONNECTION POINT TO THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. I REFUSE TO PAY FOR SERVICE THAT WAS ALREADY REPAIRED I SAID JUST 15 MONTHS AGO AND ASKED WHY THIS IS ONLY HAPPENING TO THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY 385.00 TO FIX IT. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT SHOP THIS WEEK AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE CAR BECAUSE THERE ARE BURN POINTS IN THE TRUNK WHERE THE WIRING IS FAULTY AND THAT AUDI SHOULD FIX THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AS IT WILL JUST KEEP HAPPENING OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I'VE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW SWITCHES NOT WORKING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE LIGHTS SHORTING OUT IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. THIS IS NOT ONLY A BIG NUISANCE BUT I AM WORRIED THAT THIS COULD CATCH FIRE. PLEASE HELP IN THIS SITUATION, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10332368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Naples, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
2005 AUDI A6 AIR BAGS ARE TOO SHORT AND CAN NOT PROTECT PASSENGER. CONSUMER WAS TAKING TO THE HOSPITAL FOR X-RAYS. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG ONLY PROTECTED THE TOP SIX INCHES OF THE WINDOW AND AS A RESULT, HER HEAD HIT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW DURING THE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10151968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Whitestone, NY
STEERING
When this steering problem is occurring no communication between the steering and driver and accident happened and its very dangerous!!! DTC 00456 (Access/start control module -J518- no communication) is found in several control modules or the access/start authorization control module, J518 (address word 05), identifies itself with implausible data can be found through guided fault finding (GFF). If DTC 00288 (Steering column lock actuator-N360, faulty) is logged in the access/start authorization control module, J518
NHTSA complaint #11448802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,717 milesFindlay, OH
AIR BAGS
AUDI OF AMERICA SENT ME A FLYER (ATTACHED) OFFERING $100 IN AUDI GOODS AND SERVICES AS AN INCENTIVE TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT OF A TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. SINCE MAY 2ND, NOW ALMOST 5 MONTHS LATER, AUDI HAS STILL FAILED TO PROVIDE THE OFFERED INCENTIVE DESPITE ME CONTACTING THEM AND THEIR PROMISE IT WOULD BE RESOLVED. AS THIS RECALL IS UNDER NHTSA JURISDICTION I THOUGHT YOU WOULD HAVE INTEREST IN THEIR BEHAVIOR IN REGARDS TO THIS SERIOUS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #11271402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chula Vista, CA
WHEELS
NOV 17 2017 ON MY WAY TO WORK , I GOT A FLAT TIRED SO I HAD TO PULL OVER .. RIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF ON CLAIREMONT GOING NORTH ON THE 805. THE
NHTSA complaint #11229132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Webster, NY
AIR BAGS
I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE AIRBAG RECALL REPAIRS DONE MANY TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR,ONLY TOLD THAT THEY ARE WAITING FOR PARTS AT AUDI OF ROCHESTER NY. I AM CONCERNED THE I HAVE HEAR NOTHING FROM THEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE PASSENGER AIRBAG GO OFF NOR DO I WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE THAT IT WILL.
NHTSA complaint #11155630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,800 milesBakersfield, CA
STEERING
VEHICLE WOULDN'T START AFTER PARKING AT A STORE PARKING LOT. STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED NO POWER TO ANYTHING ONLY MMI HAD POWER TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED ON PARKING POSITION AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE SISTEM WAS ACTIVATED LOOKING UP ONLINE I FOUND THAT THERE'S TO MANY CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM THEY ALL STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE START CONTROL MODULE.
NHTSA complaint #11150870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Bruno, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE CONTACTED AUDI TWICE, THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PART AND ONCE THEY RECEIVE THE PART THEY WOULD CALL ME TO SET AN APPOINTMENT TO REPAIR THE AIRBAG. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ABOUT 6 MONTHS (MAYBE LONGER). I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM. AFTER WAITING A FEW MONTHS I DECIDED TO ALSO FILL OUT THE FORM ON THE AUDI WEBSITE REGARDING THE TAKATA RECALL ON MAY 15, 2018 AND STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE.
NHTSA complaint #11114696 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, CO
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (PRESTIGE PORSCHE AUDI, 1-877-663-9259) WAS CALLED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11102615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakewood, WA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (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 DEALER (LARSON AUDI TACOMA, 1701 ALEXANDER AVENUE, FIFE, WASHINGTON 98424) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11084416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bayamon, PR
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #11064253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Oaks, MN
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN GETTING THE ROUND AROUND ON REPLACEMENT OF THE INFLATOR FOR THE PAST YEAR. ONE EXCUSE AFTER ANOTHER.
NHTSA complaint #11057762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palatine, IL
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL- NO SCHEDULED REPAIR CONFIRMED.
NHTSA complaint #11054999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dover, NH
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI OF STRATHMAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE (50 PORTSMOUTH AVE 03855) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11047555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bainbridge Island, WA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL-THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR A FIX FROM AUDI. THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET THEM.
NHTSA complaint #11047556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anchorage, AK
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL: WHY DO I HAVE A LETTER FROM AUDI AND A NOTICE FROM TK HOLDINGS INC. STATING MY VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A RECALL, YET WHEN I REGISTER THE CAR IT COMES UP AS NOT IN THE DATABASE. I TESTED YOUR DATABASE AS WELL AND IT DOES NOT COME UP. ON PAPER THE CAR IS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL BUT NOT ONLINE. THANKS
NHTSA complaint #11043088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW York, NY
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATOR NOT REPLACED ALTHOUGH I ASKED FOR REPLACEMENT OVER 1 YEAR AGO
NHTSA complaint #11040242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn Park, MN
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (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 CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THREE MONTHS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11013557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,000 milesCentreville, VA
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL" IT'S BEEN OVER 1 YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED MY RECALL NOTICE ON THE PASSENGER AIRBAG FOR MY 2005 AUDI A6. I'VE BEEN TOLD AUDI DOESN'T HAVE A REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE YET. IF THE RECALL IS CORRECT MY CAR ISN'T SAFE FOR A PASSENGER AND I SEE NO HELP FROM AUDI.
NHTSA complaint #11005154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cicero, NY
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL - DANGEROUS PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL FOR OVER 1 YEAR AND NO REPLACEMENT OR REMEDY OFFERED.
NHTSA complaint #11001370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Knoxville, TN
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED IN JULY 2016 ABOUT THIS RECALL. I HAVE TRIED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO REPAIR YET. IT SAYS I SHOULD AVOID HAVING ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THAT IS NOT PRACTICAL AS I USE MY CAR EVERYDAY.
NHTSA complaint #11000220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brant Lake, NY
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE MAY, 2016 AND AGAIN FEB, 2016. BOTH TIMES, INFORMED "RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10995379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bryant Lake, NY
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V382000 (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 723 NEW LOUDON ROAD, LATHAM, NY 12110, CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10995387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED NOTICE IN MAY 2016 OF AFFECTED AIRBAG, AND STILL NO REMEDY OR PLAN OF ACTION.
NHTSA complaint #10995183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Windham, CT
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10984635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,000 milesDonalsonville, GA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V385000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10978848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pass Christian, MS
AIR BAGS
THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS DEFECT WAS ISSUED IN JULY 2016. THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY AND THE DEFECT HAS BEEN DESCRIBED TO PUT ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AT RISK OF INJURY FROM METAL SHARDS IF THE AIRBAG WERE TO DEPLOY. THE EXCESSIVE DELAY IN PROVIDING A FIX IS UNSATISFACTORY AND SHOULD BE UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10970949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.