Audi RS6 Recall R/2025/092: Replacing Front Passenger Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- 69LL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled RS6 vehicles built between 29 October 2024 and 20 December 2024. On some Audi A6 and A7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the front passenger airbag installed may show signs of damage in transit. The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag unit on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some Audi A6 and A7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the front passenger airbag installed may show signs of damage in transit. As a result in the event of an accident in which the front passenger airbag is triggered its restraining effect will be hindered.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing front passenger airbag Defect: On some Audi A6 and A7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the front passenger airbag installed may show signs of damage in transit. As a result in the event of an accident in which the front passenger airbag is triggered its restraining effect will be hindered. Remedy: The front passenger airbag unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacing front passenger airbag.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag unit on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
RS6 built between 29 October 2024 and 20 December 2024 may be included. Audi estimates 20 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 69LL or the DVSA reference R/2025/092. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS6Checking high-pressure pump | Urgent | R/2025/427 | |
| A6, Q7, RS6Faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors | Urgent | R/2020/372 | |
| RS6, RS7, S6, S7Fuel line may have become damage and could cause a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2013/112 | |
| Q3Replacement front seat belt | Urgent | R/2026/292 | |
| R8, TT, TtrsReplacing Takata driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/089 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2025/098 on 28 Feb 2025, for software update for brake electronics control unit. The one launched after it was R/2025/110 on 19 Mar 2025, for replacing rear seat backrest. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/092, launched 7 March 2025. 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.