Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2006 AUDI A8Transport Canada Recall #2006316
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, in cases where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the airbag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger-side frontal airbag will become deactivated and would not deploy during a frontal crash. As a result, a passenger-seat occupant could receive more severe injuries.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will update the airbag control module software.
252 vehicles affectedMfr ref: JRUpdated June 10, 2026