2005 Audi A6 air bags problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Audi A6 — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 27, 2019
“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.”
filed Dec 3, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the…Campaign 18V427000 · Jun 22, 2018
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the…Campaign 17V032000 · Jan 11, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V382000 · Jun 1, 2016
Related service bulletins
In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_MA_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_NM_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_CO_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
TRMDMV_NY_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 17, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 565 Audi owners in the State of Puerto…
TRMDMV_PR_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 25, 2022
Air Bags problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 A6 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 A6 | 6 | 30% |
| 2016 A6 | 8 | 16% |
| 2015 A6 | 4 | 18% |
| 2014 A6 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 A6 | 18 | 35% |
| 2012 A6 | 14 | 24% |
| 2011 A6 | 12 | 57% |
| 2009 A6 | 17 | 81% |
| 2008 A6 | 48 | 69% |
| 2007 A6 | 32 | 60% |
| 2006 A6 | 40 | 60% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Audi A6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.