AWA 22-04

Warranty Policies and Procedures Bulletin
Audi Warranty
Number: AWA 22-04
Subject: Takata Airbag Inflator Limited Warranty Extension
Date: Apr 25, 2022
This document modifies the
Audi Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual.
Dealers: U.S., Puerto Rico
Effective: April 25,2022
Takata Airbag Inflator Limited Warranty Extension is applicable for certain Audi vehicles:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
MY 2006-2013 Audi A3
MY 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, Audi A4 Sedan, Audi S4 Sedan, Audi S4 Avant
MY 2007-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, Audi S4 Cabriolet
MY 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet, Audi S5 Cabriolet
MY 2006-2011 Audi A6 Avant
MY 2005-2011 Audi A6 Sedans
MY 2009-2012 Audi Q5
MY 2017 Audi R8 Coupe and Audi R8 Spyder
MY 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet
MY 2007-2008 Audi RS4 Sedan
MY 2007-2011 Audi S6 Sedan
MY 2016-2017 Audi TT Coupe, Audi TT Roadster
Takata Airbag Inflator Limited Warranty Extension
For vehicles applicable to the Takata Airbag Inflator Recall, Audi has extended the Warranty coverage for
the Driver and Passenger Takata Airbag Inflator under the following parameters:
Default Coverage
10 years from the date the recall was
completed
or
150,000 miles from the vehicles
original in-service date
(whichever occurs first)
Elsa Contract Type Takata-10Y/150K
Once Default Coverage Expires:
Recall completed on or before
Recall completed after
11/10/2021
11/10/2021
2 years from the date the recall was
Through 11/10/2023
completed
or
or
75,000 miles from date of recall
75,000 miles from date of recall
completed
completed
(whichever is greater)*
(whichever is greater)*
Elsa Contract Type Takata-2Y & Takata-75K
*once default coverage has expired, the vehicle only needs to meet the time OR mileage (whichever is
greater to apply.
The vehicle’s original in-service date is defined as the date the vehicle was delivered to either the original
purchaser or the original lessee; or if the vehicle was first placed in service as a “demonstrator” or
“company” car, on the date such vehicle was first placed in service.
©2016 Audi of America
Page 1 of 2
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual
property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies, and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise; nor may these
materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
Warranty Policies and Procedures Bulletin
What is Covered
During the time/mileage period specified above, an authorized Audi Dealer will diagnose and replace the
Driver and/or Passenger Takata Airbag Inflator at no cost to the customer if diagnosis confirms that the
Driver and/or Passenger Takata Airbag Inflator has failed from a warranty defect.
If diagnosis reveals that the vehicle has an unrelated issue(s), diagnosis and any necessary repairs to
correct such issue(s) will not be covered under this warranty extension.
Transferability
This warranty extension is fully transferable to subsequent owners.
Additional information
This warranty extension does not cover damage or malfunctions caused by outside influence, such as an
accident, or vehicle misuse or neglect, nor does it cover repairs that are necessary for proper diagnosis of
these conditions or that are required to bring the vehicle up to factory specifications.
Inoperable vehicles, vehicles with the totaled status, salvaged, rebuilt or flood damage title are excluded
from coverage under this Warranty Extension.
Vehicle Eligibility
To determine if a vehicle is eligible for the Takata Airbag Inflator Limited Warranty Extension, check the
VIN in Elsa > Vehicle Data. If the warranty extension is applicable to the vehicle, the "Enhanced Coverage"
section of the "Vehicle Data" screen in Elsa will be populated with the warranty extension parameters.
The “Warranty” section of the “Vehicle Data” screen will also show Warranty Key “U52” indicating this
vehicle is eligible for this Warranty Extension.
Claim Processing
For the Takata Limited Warranty Extension:
Claim Type: 110
Service Number: 6955
Warranty Key: U52
Questions or concerns may be directed to Audi Warranty at 866.677.2834 or [email protected].
Information in this bulletin is Warranty policy. All warranty claims must be submitted in accordance with the most recent edition
of the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. Claims are subject to review and/or audit by Audi Warranty.
©2022 Audi of America
Page 2 of 2
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual
property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies, and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise; nor may these
materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.