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2018 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6. The most recent was reported on January 16, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A6, S6.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V035000January 16, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
18V370000June 4, 2018Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V035000Manufacturer no. 24DP

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2019
Owner notification
February 28, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
74,881 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6
November 3, 2018 – February 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V035000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V370000Manufacturer no. 74D5

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
June 4, 2018
Owner notification
November 29, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
139,249 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6
October 29, 2014 – April 30, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6, S6

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V370000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: January 31, 2019.