Report Date
May 27, 2016
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| audi/a4/2008/" class="model-link">A4 | ||
| 2008 | AUDI | A5 |
| Q5 | ||
| 2009 | AUDI | A4 |
| 2009 | AUDI | A5 |
| 2009 | AUDI | Q5 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.