Air Bag Light On Problems of Audi A6

On 3/6/2020, Audi norwell, MA diagnosed my 2013 Audi A6 with a passenger occupant detection system (pods) malfunction and alerted of a pods system problem by illumination of the airbag monitoring light and by the status of the passenger airbag off indicator light. I was quoted $1,389. 81 to replace/repair, but asked if there is a recall on this �airbag� related issue, since it has been well publicized on these Audi models. Upon looking up my VIN# in the recall database, we discovered the VIN# for this vehicle was not listed as an impacted vehicle. However, it is a 100% match to saftey recall codes: 74d5 or 74d1 (see below). I filed a recall case with Audi manufacturing on 4/21/2020, but they responded back on 4/24/2020 that there was nothing they could do if the VIN# is not on the list. Thus filing my complaint with NHTSA. Recall code: 74d5 subject: passenger occupant detection system (pods) affected vehicles: 2013 A6 description: the passenger occupant detection system (pods) can malfunction due to stress/wear factors affecting an internal connector or contact resistance increase at body-sensing mat in the seat. In this situation, a front passenger seat occupant risks injury in a crash because a malfunctioning pods may not make the correct airbag deployment decision for the type of occupant seated there. Recall code: 74d1 subject: passenger occupant detection system (pods) affected vehicles: 2013 Audi A6 description: in affected vehicles with climate control seats (heated/cooled), the passenger occupant detection system (pods) control module can malfunction due to stress/wear factors affecting an internal connector and/or a body-sensing mat in the seat. Should a malfunction occur, vehicle occupants will be alerted of a pods system problem by illumination of the airbag monitoring light and by the status of the passenger airbag off indicator light.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Audi A6. While operating the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Audi of roanoke (2006 peters creek rd, roanoke, va) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 95,000.

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Air bag light is on and pods system fails to detect a passenger. Dealer did not fix this problem. No parts available.

Takata recall - airbag replaced per recall but airbag light remains lit due to faulty seatbelt in rear center passenger seat. Faulty seat belt needs to be put under recall as this seems to be a common issue in the Audi.

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Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit for months. Audi chandler (7460 w orchid ln, chandler, az 85226, (480) 470-7367) inspected the vehicle and provided a diagnostic invoice with a cost estimate, but had not specified a part name and part number. The dealer made no mention of any recalls issued for this year, make, and model vehicle pertaining to the air bags. The vehicle was later included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v370000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (mission viejo Audi, 28451 marguerite pkwy, mission, CA) where it was diagnosed that the passenger occupant detection system was faulty and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v823000 (air bags). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 66,000.

~tl the contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. Whenever an occupant was seated in the passenger seat, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the air bag off indicator below the radio flashed. The failure occurred for approximately three months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Audi of grapevine in texas) where it was diagnosed that the pod system needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 180078683. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

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Air bag fault light is on with front seat passengers in the seat and when not in the seat while vehicle is in operation. Audi service states, "verified airbag light on, ran gff, found passenger seat weight sensor has an intermittent open circuit fault. Inspected wiring, all wiring ok. Seat weight pods sensor has an internal open circuit and will need to be replaced. " Audi also states, "a defective pods sensor can cause a failure of the airbag during impact due to a crash and therefore may not deploy. " there is a current recall (74d1), for the same pods defect/failure related to 2012-13 Audi A6 and a7 with 'heated' and 'cooled' seats. This vehicle has 'heated' seats only. Upon online research, there are hundreds+ 2012/2013 Audi A6 vehicle owners with a VIN# not included in the recall and experiencing the same pods defect and is being asked by Audi to repair at consumer expense. Additionally, Audi service livermore, CA informed that parts may take months for ordering out of germany due to back-order and may take a week or more to repair, which includes using a 3rd party repair shop. Audi states they are not equipped to complete a repair of this major safety issue leaving this vehicle non-operational due to high risk of death should an accident occur.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Audi A6. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v385000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor periodically disengaged and the air bag warning indicator dimmed when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to Audi shrewsbury (780 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, MA 01545, phone number: (888) 699-9619) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger seat needed to be removed to install a new seat sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the contact would have to pay out of pocket for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Air bag light on.

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Air bag light on, dealer found fault for incorrect signal for drivers side seat belt latch. Also found interntal malfuction with latch. R&I drivers seat and r&r seat belt latch.

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Consumer stated via e-mail I fumani shisana while driving on June 3 2004 hit a patch of water in the road. Vehicle started sliding from side to side uncontrollably. Tried to regain control of the vehicle and it slid off the road onto the grass on driver's side. Consumer removed safety belt and jumped out of the front passenger's door. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. While reaching into the vehicle to retrieve cellular phone consumer noticed flames emerging from the front passenger side indicator light. Then, vehicle was engulfed in flames. Consumer narrowly escaped with his life. Reported incident to the police and Volkswagen Audi. Volkswagen Audi seemed to act quit slowly on taking action to rectify the situation.

While driving at highway speeds there was a burning smell coming from the vehicle. The airbag light began to flicker on and off, and then the drivers side airbag unexpectedly deployed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The consumer was told that the problem was a result of an electrical short. The short was caused by an impact under the vehicle. The consumer has no memory of any impact under the vehicle.

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Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the air bag light comes on and the air bag could be inoperative in the event of a vehicle accident. Dealer notified. Mr.

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Since purchased, air bag light has intermittenly flashed indicating an air bag related problem - dealer indicates air bag controller must be replaced and that air bag has been non-fiunctional all this time (since purchase) - airbag controller part is not stocked at dealer and requires 7 days to obtain - this should be a recall item as then parts would be available when car is returned for service - as it is, car cannot be driven (no airbag) so must be left at dealer - service tech mentioned that they have seen this problem on other Audi's suggesting this could be widespread and very dangerous as occupant has no idea airbag is not functional.