Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 21V-470 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V-470 covers 62,812 Audi vehicles for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 5% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V470000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
5%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,231 vehicles were listed as unreachable.