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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V470📅 Jun 24, 2021

2000–2002 Audi A4 & 2000–2002 Audi S4 + 1 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V470000
Manufacturer recall #
69CJ
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
62,812
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 2, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V470 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V470?

2000–2002 Audi A4 & 2000–2002 Audi S4 + 1 more. 62,812 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.