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🧸 Product FR August 25, 2021

audi — a6, a7 voiture de tourisme

en raison d’un défaut de fabrication dans le tableau de bord, le déploiement de l’airbag pourrait être entravé. cela pourrait nuire à son potentiel de protection et conduire à ce que des pièces en plastique se détachent lorsque l’airbag est activé, ce qui augmente le risque de bl...

Audi — A6, A7 passenger cars Due to a manufacturing defect in the dashboard, airbag deployment may be hindered. This could reduce its protective ability and cause plastic parts to detach when the airbag activates, increasing injury risk in a crash.
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This alert was reported 1866 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? This is a notice about some Audi cars (A6 and A7 models). A problem was found in the dashboard that may stop the airbag from working right.

What's happening? The airbag might not open fully in a crash. Small plastic pieces could break off and hurt people inside the car.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive an A6 or A7 made in France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to an Audi dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
audi
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · en raison d’un défaut de fabrication dans le tableau de bord, le déploiement de l’airbag pourrait être entravé. cela pourrait nuire à son potentiel de protection et conduire à ce que des pièces en plastique se détachent lorsque l’airbag est activé, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.

First published
August 25, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48700/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
audi — a6, a7 voiture de tourisme. Audi — A6, A7 passenger cars Due to a manufacturing defect in the dashboard, airbag deployment may be hindered. This could reduce its protective ability and cause plastic parts to detach when the airbag activates, increasing injury risk in a crash.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 25, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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