Recall 16V376000: 2008–2009 Audi A4, 2008–2009 Audi A5, 2008–2009 Audi Q5
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 27, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 8,381
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
The risk
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Audi A4
- 2009 Audi A4
- 2008 Audi A5
- 2009 Audi A5
- 2008 Audi Q5
- 2009 Audi Q5
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V376000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69O1
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 31, 2016
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags); Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology