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Audi Australia has recalled two examples of the RS6 after discovering the performance wagon’s passenger airbag may be damaged.
“On certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag may have been damaged in transit prior to installation in the vehicle,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
“In the event of an accident, the airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”
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- A total of two vehicles built between 2024 and 2025 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected RS6, Audi Australia will contact you to arrange an appointment with your preferred dealer to have the work carried out, free of charge.
For more information, you can call Audi Australia on 1800 502 834.
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Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.
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