2006 Audi A4 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

73Air Bags complaints

24.7%Of all 295 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING158 · 53.6%

AIR BAGS73 · 24.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 6.8%

ENGINE15 · 5.1%

POWER TRAIN8 · 2.7%

Share of the 295 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Audi A4 overview page.

What owners report

“IN EARLY SEPTEMBER 2010 THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2006 AUDI A4 CABRIO AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I TOOK THE…”NHTSA complaint 10361734 — filed 10/22/2010

“2006 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. DEALER CHECKED WIRING CONNECTIONS UNDER SEAT AND LIGHT WENT OUT. 1WEEK LATER IT'S…”NHTSA complaint 10336737 — filed 06/17/2010

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Audi A4 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Audi A4: 73 of 295 complaints on file (24.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Audi A4 have in total?

295 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.