NHTSA Recall 11V580000: Air bags: side/window
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 317 vehicles. It affects 2012 Audi A6.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V580000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | December 6, 2011 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 audi a6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2011, through may 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V580000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2012 |
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.