2009 Audi Q5 | 2008 Audi A5 | 2009 Audi A5 | 2009 Audi A4 | 2008 Audi Q5 | 2008 Audi A4 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Published May 27, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 27, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V376000, published May 27, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2009 Audi Q5 | 2008 Audi A5 | 2009 Audi A5 | 2009 Audi A4 | 2008 Audi Q5 | 2008 Audi A4 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- Q5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 AUDI Q5 | 2008 AUDI A5 | 2009 AUDI A5 | 2009 AUDI A4 | 2008 AUDI Q5 | 2008 AUDI A4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Audi Q5 | 2008 Audi A5 | 2009 Audi A5 | 2009 Audi A4 | 2008 Audi Q5 | 2008 Audi A4 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V376000 on May 27, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: Q5.