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Recall campaign02V275000

Recall 02V275000: 2003 Audi A6

Air bags › Frontal
Report received
Oct 9, 2002
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
170vehicles
Model years
2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3-spoke sport steering wheels, it is possible that the igniter for the driver's side air bag may not have been properly assembled.

Possible consequence

An improperly positioned igniter will not activate the air bag in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bags. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.