Recall 09V484000: 2009 Audi Q5

Report received

Dec 18, 2009

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

6,054vehicles

Model years

2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 q5 passenger vehicles manufactured between november 25, 2008 and june 4, 2009. A left and/or right a-pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly, allowing the a-pillar trim to become loose when the sideguard head protection airbags deploy during a crash.

Possible consequence

If this happens, a loose trim piece could injure the front seat occupants of the vehicle.

Remedy

Volkswagen will inspect the clip in the middle of the left and right a-pillar covers and replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on january 22, 2010. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Audi Q531 complaints