NHTSA Recall 06V454000: Air bags: frontal
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,902 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Audi A8.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V454000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JR |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | November 30, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 5, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide visual warning to the driver.
Safety risk
If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
VW/audi recall no. Jr.customers can 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 06V454000
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.