Audi A6 Recall R/2005/135: Air Bags May Deploy Too Late, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Nov 2005
- Launched
- 5,767
- vehicles in the UK
- 69F7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A6 vehicles built between 1 February 2004 and 31 March 2005. In the event of an accident in which deployment of the front airbags is required it is possible that the airbags can trigger too late. The dealer will update the airbag and ECU software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of an accident in which deployment of the front airbags is required it is possible that the airbags can trigger too late.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY TOO LATE Defect: In the event of an accident in which deployment of the front airbags is required it is possible that the airbags can trigger too late. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the airbag and ECU software updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air bags may deploy too late.
The Fix
The dealer will update the airbag and ECU software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
A6 built between 1 February 2004 and 31 March 2005 may be included. Audi estimates 5,767 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 69F7 or the DVSA reference R/2005/135. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| A4, A4 Cabrio, A6Replacing Takata passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2024/158 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2005/042 on 10 May 2005, for possibility that headlight brightness may significantly reduce. The one launched after it was R/2006/031 on 27 Mar 2006, for flywheel may fail fire may result. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/135, launched 11 November 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.