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Automotive · European Union · 2025-08-01

Origin: Germany

Audi Passenger car front passenger airbag gas generator housing may burst upon deployment

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-01
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Audi
Models affected	A5, A6, A6 e-tron, Q6 e-tron
Defect	If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/02844/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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