Recall 16V376000: 2008–2009 Audi Q5 and 2 other models

Report received

May 27, 2016

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

8,381vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

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 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.

Possible 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 model years

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

• 2008 Audi A4175 complaints
• 2009 Audi A4120 complaints
• 2008 Audi A55 complaints
• 2009 Audi A511 complaints
• 2008 Audi Q50 complaints
• 2009 Audi Q531 complaints