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Recall 18V082000 scope

Affected units
162,782
Vehicles identified
23
Makes involved
1
Model years
8

Recall 18V082000

CALIFORNIA LIVE FLOORS INC. • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE • reported Jan 30, 2018 • • 162,782 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
18V082000
Manufacturer
CALIFORNIA LIVE FLOORS INC.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Make
AUDI
Model Years
2006–2013
Affected Units
162,782
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
62th percentile in scale
162,782 vehicles — among 21 recalls covering 2006–2013 AUDI A3/A4 CABRIOLET.
Component Frequency
Air Bags cited in 4.5% of recent recalls
136 of 3,018 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Air Bags-class component.
Manufacturer Density
No other recent recalls
CALIFORNIA LIVE FLOORS INC. has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

Key Dates

Report Date
Jan 30, 2018
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

23 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
AUDI A3 2013
AUDI A3 2012
AUDI A3 2011
AUDI A3 2010
AUDI A3 2009
AUDI A3 2008
AUDI A3 2007
AUDI A3 2006
AUDI A4 CABRIOLET 2009
AUDI A4 CABRIOLET 2008
AUDI A4 CABRIOLET 2007
AUDI A5 CABRIOLET 2012
AUDI A5 CABRIOLET 2011
AUDI A5 CABRIOLET 2010
AUDI Q5 2012
AUDI Q5 2011
AUDI Q5 2010
AUDI Q5 2009
AUDI RS 4 2008
AUDI S4 CABRIOLET 2009
AUDI S5 CABRIOLET 2012
AUDI S5 CABRIOLET 2011
AUDI S5 CABRIOLET 2010

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Other CALIFORNIA LIVE FLOORS INC. Recalls

Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
24V361000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 17,797
24V344000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 79,965
24V251000 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER 91
24V229000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 33
24V228000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 1,009
24V110000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 261,257
23V867000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE 26,866
23V868000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW 1,001
23V842000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD 93,196
23V750000 STRUCTURE 24,025

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching AUDI from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V266000 SEAT BELTS 7,425
26V240000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18,853
26V209000 VISIBILITY 6,077
26V125000 LANE DEPARTURE 1,620
25V899000 SEAT BELTS 27,768
25V900000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 356,894
25V777000 SEAT BELTS 61
25V637000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1
25V638000 SEAT BELTS 1,042
25V428000 SUSPENSION 8

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (AUDI) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
EA24004 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
RQ24010 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
RQ23007 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PE23017 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 842 related complaints, the most reported components are Air Bags (511), Engine (88), Fuel/Propulsion System (66).

Complaint Component
1738020 AIR BAGS
1639373 AIR BAGS
1641579 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1641086 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1638957 POWER TRAIN
1645525 ENGINE
1634974 ENGINE
1634609 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1628252 ENGINE
1628258 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1720471 VISIBILITY/WIPER
1631304 ENGINE
1625249 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1625250 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1625271 ENGINE
1625272 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1621659 ENGINE
1627416 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1619581 ENGINE
1619582 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1616758 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1613123 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1626169 ENGINE
1717383 ENGINE
1632066 ENGINE

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 18V082000

Complaint Component
2020563 AIR BAGS
1560942 AIR BAGS
1538875 AIR BAGS
1536506 AIR BAGS
1522615 AIR BAGS
1507003 AIR BAGS
1506915 AIR BAGS
1506714 AIR BAGS
1530027 AIR BAGS
1507121 AIR BAGS

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 18V082000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 18V082000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 18V082000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for AUDI A3 2006? ▾
Browse all AUDI recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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