Audi A4/A6/Allroad/RS6/S4/S6 Impact / Crash Sensor Left, Rear, Right 8E0959643E

OEM Part #: 8E0-959-643-E (8E0959643E)

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The OEM Crash Sensor (Part Number: 8E0959643E) plays a critical role in your Audi’s airbag system. Located beneath the rear bench seat side bolster, attached to the C Pillar, this sensor detects sudden impacts to the vehicle, ensuring that the airbags deploy promptly in the event of a collision. Common issues such as a faulty impact sensor can cause your airbag system to malfunction. If you experience warning lights or airbag failures, it's essential to replace this part. This crash sensor is compatible with 2002-2005 Audi A4, A4 Quattro, A6, A6 Quattro, S4, and Allroad Quattro models. It's also known as the Side Sensor or Impact Sensor, ensuring you're investing in an authentic OEM component.

A faulty crash sensor can cause your air bag system to not function correctly.

Specifications

Specifications for Impact / Crash Sensor 8E0959643E
Fits Vehicle ModelA4, A6, Allroad, RS6, S4, S6
Fits Vehicle MakeAudi
OEM Part No8E0-959-643-E (8E0959643E)
Compatible OEM Part No 8E0-959-643-A
SideLeft, Rear, Right
CategoryAir Bags / Parts

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 47 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2001-2005.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

Audi

  • A4 2002-2005 · 24 variants
  • A6 2003-2004 · 10 variants 5 with notes
  • Allroad 2001-2005 · 7 variants
  • RS6 2003
  • S4 2004-2005 · 4 variants
  • S6 2003 1 with note
View all 47 vehicle configurations — 6 with fitment notes
Full vehicle fitment list for Impact / Crash Sensor 8E0959643E
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2001 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2002 Audi A4 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Audi A4 Sedan 3.0L V6
2002 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 3.0L V6
2002 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 3.0L V6
2002 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2003 Audi A4 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Audi A4 Sedan 3.0L V6
2003 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 3.0L V6
2003 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 3.0L V6
2003 Audi A6 Sedan 3.0L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Between 000001 and 108194
2003 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon 3.0L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Between 000001 and 108194
2003 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Between 000001 and 108194
2003 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 3.0L V6 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Between 000001 and 108194
2003 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 4.2L V8 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Between 000001 and 108194
2003 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2003 Audi RS6 Sedan 4.2L V8 Turbo
2003 Audi S6 Wagon 4.2L V8 For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Between 000001 and 108194
2004 Audi A4 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Audi A4 Sedan 3.0L V6
2004 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 3.0L V6
2004 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 3.0L V6
2004 Audi A6 Sedan 3.0L V6
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Wagon 3.0L V6
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 3.0L V6
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 4.2L V8
2004 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2004 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 4.2L V8
2004 Audi S4 Wagon 4.2L V8
2004 Audi S4 Sedan 4.2L V8
2005 Audi A4 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Audi A4 Sedan 3.0L V6
2005 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 3.0L V6
2005 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 3.0L V6
2005 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2005 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 4.2L V8
2005 Audi S4 Wagon 4.2L V8
2005 Audi S4 Sedan 4.2L V8

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