Vehicle recall 21V595000 · August 2, 2021
2021 Audi e-tron
The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V595000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 2, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 68H6
- Owner notification
- August 27, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 58
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Interior panels › Dashboard; Air bags › Knee bolster
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi e-tron (2021): 2021
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