NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2021 AUDI E-TRONNHTSA Campaign #21V595000
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
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.
58 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 68H6Updated June 10, 2026