The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag May not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore May not inflate as designed.
The risk
Loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-324 (06V324000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | JQ |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | August 31, 2006 |
| Owners notified | October 6, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,674 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-324 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners May contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 7,674 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.