Audi A6 Recall R/2012/014: Curtain Airbag May Not Inflate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2011
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- 6915
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A6 vehicles. On Audi A6 manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the curtain airbag has not been correctly sewn together. The dealer will replace the curtain airbags. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On Audi A6 manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the curtain airbag has not been correctly sewn together. As a result the curtain airbag may fail to inflate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE Defect: On Audi A6 manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the curtain airbag has not been correctly sewn together. As a result the curtain airbag may fail to inflate. Remedy: Replacement of the curtain airbags.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: curtain airbag may not inflate.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the curtain airbags.
Are You Affected?
A6 may be included. Audi estimates 11 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 6915 or the DVSA reference R/2012/014. 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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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2011/100 on 22 Aug 2011, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2011/170 on 15 Dec 2011, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/014, launched 12 December 2011. 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.