Vehicle recall 06V293000 · August 7, 2006
2006 Audi A3
On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the air bag, either the left or the right side curtain air bag inflation module may leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the air bag, either the left or the right side curtain air bag inflation module may leak.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the air bag may not inflate as designed increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the side curtain air bag free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2006. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
- Notes
- Volkswagen recall no. Jp.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V293000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 2006
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- JP
- Owner notification
- August 31, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 48
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window
Vehicles covered
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