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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
23 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2019
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI NORTH SCOTTSDALE AT 480-712-6912 (LOCATED AT 7150 E PRINCESS DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85054) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI NORTH SCOTTSDALE AT 480-712-6912 (LOCATED AT 7150 E PRINCESS DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85054) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11179843
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2019
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL AUDI DEALERS IN MY AREA NEVER HAVE THE REQUIRED PARTS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL FOR NEARLY 2 YEARS
NHTSA ODI #11175206
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2019
Air Bags
I'VE CALLED MULTIPLE TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN AIR BAG RECALL FIX BUT I KEEP GETTING BLOWN OFF.
NHTSA ODI #11174537
Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2018
Air Bags
RECALL HAS BEEN EXTENDED TIME. EXCESSIVE NOTIFICATIONS REQUIRING CONSUMER TO CHECK ON PART AVAILABILITY. POOR EXCHANGES BETWEEN AUDI (RECALL SERVICER) AND SERVICE PROVIDER. MAILINGS OF CARDS, LETTERS, EMAILS MEANINGLESS IF PART ALLOCATION HAS NOT BEEN MADE. FRUSTRATED BY THE MANAGEMENT OF A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE.9898L
NHTSA ODI #11151425
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2018
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF T…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (JACK DANIELS AUDI, 243 NJ-17, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11141088
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 2018
Air Bags
AUDI USA CONTINUES TO SEND ME POSTCARDS. WE CALL THE DEALER, AND THEY SAY THE PARTS AREN'T IN STOCK, AND THAT WE SHOULD CALL BACK AS OPPOSED TO THEM TAKING OUR NAME AND PUTTING US ON A LIST FOR THEM TO CALL BACK.
NHTSA ODI #11128772
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 2018
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS) AND 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE C…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS) AND 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (AUDI OF WALLINGFORD, 800 S COLONY ROAD, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492, (203) 294-9000) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS) AND PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS).
NHTSA ODI #11113945
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2018
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS) AND 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS) AND 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MAG AUDI DUBLIN (5875 VENTURE DR, DUBLIN, OH 43017) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS) AND PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS).
NHTSA ODI #11110578
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2018
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS) AND 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI BUFFALO AT 716-683-3343 (LOCATED AT 5255 GENESEE ST, BOWMANSVILLE, NY 14026) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MAN…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS) AND 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI BUFFALO AT 716-683-3343 (LOCATED AT 5255 GENESEE ST, BOWMANSVILLE, NY 14026) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS) AND PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS).
NHTSA ODI #11110574
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2018
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V079000 (AIR BAGS), 18V427000 (AIR BAGS), AND 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V079000 (AIR BAGS), 18V427000 (AIR BAGS), AND 18V082000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER (AUDI BURLINGAME, 1010 CADILLAC WAY, BURLINGAME, CA 94010, (650) 348-0111) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V079000 (AIR BAGS), VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V082000 (AIR BAGS). *TT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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