The 1999 Audi A6 has two recalls, the more serious being a driver airbag inflator that may fail to deploy properly in a crash, leaving the driver without adequate protection and raising the risk of serious injury.
The steering system also has a concern: the tie rods may not be adequately sealed, allowing moisture and dust to work into the swivel bearing over time. As the bearing wears, steering response can gradually degrade, reducing the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver air bag inflators may absorb moisture due to a manufacturing issue, potentially causing the air bag to deploy incorrectly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator at no cost when parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The tie rods in the steering assembly may not seal properly, allowing moisture and dust to enter the swivel bearing. This can cause the bearing to wear and reduce steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tie rods with properly sealed components.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
