Audi A3: Airbag May Not Deploy
Audi is recalling 2,705 vehicles (A3, TT, A6, A2, and A4 models) distributed in the United Kingdom because some models with 3-spoke sports steering wheels may have a driver's airbag that fails to deploy during a collision. Audi will replace the driver's airbag unit on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI A3, AUDI TT, AUDI A6, AUDI A2, AUDI A4. Units affected: 2,705
- Reason
- On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed. Remedy: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2002-10-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/37f59fa5-6dcb-4572-889c-9495eeefc013