NHTSA Recall 05V522000: Air bags
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,530 vehicles. It affects 2006 Audi A8.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V522000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JJ |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | November 16, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.
Safety risk
If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the "passenger air bag off" telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate. Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
Volkswagen recall no. Jj. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V522000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A8 | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.