Vehicle recall 11V580000 · December 6, 2011
2012 Audi A6
Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured from April 8, 2011, through may 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 11V580000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 317
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window
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