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NHTSA Safety Recalls

2018 Audi S6 Recalls

The 2018 Audi S6 has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.

A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Audi S6 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.

1 recall on the 2018 Audi S6

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

NHTSA 18V370000
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
The risk
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 fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Reported April 6, 2018 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Checking your own car

A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2018 Audi S6 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.

Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.

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