2007 Audi A6 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 60%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Audi A6, 60% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall - the nearest Audi dealer is 125 miles away. I have a recall notice but have spent approximately $6,000 on electrical problems in vain and cannot trust the car to make it to the dealer to repair the airbag.. Then there is the problem of trusting the airbag in the time I drive to the nearest dealer not with standing the air bag problem alone. In regard to the electrical failures, I was nearly run over by a semi at freeway speed when the engine suddenly stopped. The problem comes and goes like a ghost is involved and nobody has been able to properly repair it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11040115, filed 2017-10, 160,000 miles“Takata airbag recall - six months after Audi's notice of potential fatal consequences was received by this original owner, and Audi's recommendation that for safety reasons the front passenger seat not be occupied, we called Audi customer experience , as recommended on the notice, if there were any concerns. After inquiring about the delay in remediation, the Audi representative told us that this is a 'low risk' recall, and that parts are not yet available'. Please reply as to what action the government will be taking to push for a resolution of this issue ' meaning our specific Audi.”
NHTSA complaint #11004228, filed 2017-07, 35,000 miles“Takata recall. I received a recall notice from Audi that states a recall repair is not yet available . They recommend a work around of avoiding use of the front passenger seat whenever possible until the recall repair has been repaired . What's taking so long? Aren't peoples lives at risk?”
NHTSA complaint #10959040, filed 2017-03, 55,000 miles“Air bag warning light activated without incident-car was parked. Codes on vehicle record report generated by auto mechanic are as follows: 01212 belt tensioner igniter rear passenger side (n197) upper limit reached-intermittent, 01211 belt tensioner igniter rear driver side (n196) upper limit reached-intermittent. Replaced parts, light deactivated, test driven greater than 40 miles as of date of report.”
NHTSA complaint #10554875, filed 2013-12, 88,500 miles“Takata recall: Audi says that NHTSA is not distributing front passenger airbags to Audi. It has been 6 months since I was notified of the problem. Meanwhile I am not supposed to use the passenger seat (!) leaving me with kinda half a car. Is there anything that can be done to speed up my replacement, or compensate me for loss of full use of the car?”
NHTSA complaint #11040875, filed 2017-10Related recalls
- 18V427000Jun 22, 2018Volkswagen 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…Covers: Audi A6 2005–2011, S4 2005–2009, S6 2007–2011 +3 more
- 17V032000Jan 11, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally…Covers: Audi A6 2005–2009, A4 2005–2009, S4 2005–2009 +2 more
- 16V382000Jun 1, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever…Covers: Audi A6 2005–2011, A4 2004–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10233620Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March…
- 10233612Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
- 10232111Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
- 10232062Feb 10, 2023Takata recall and 3G turndown
- 10225524Oct 17, 2022In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
- 10216495Jul 25, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately…
- 10214793Jun 23, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately…
- 10211919May 4, 2022In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 12,349 Audi owners in the State of…
- 10210761Apr 25, 2022This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5…
- 10209280Mar 23, 2022In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 939 Audi owners in the State of Alabama on…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2017 | 6 | 30% |
| 2016 | 8 | 16% |
| 2015 | 4 | 18% |
| 2014 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 | 18 | 35% |
| 2012 | 15 | 25% |
| 2011 | 12 | 57% |
| 2010 | 11 | 65% |
| 2009 | 17 | 81% |
| 2008 | 49 | 69% |
| 2007 | 32 | 60% |
| 2006 | 40 | 60% |
| 2005 | 43 | 47% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 8% |
| 2001 | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Audi A6
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology