The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V299000·Announced 2012-06-28

Audi Recalls 2012 Q5 Vehicles for Sunroof Glass Breakage Risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2012 Audi Q5 vehicles because the front sunroof glass may break in cold weather, posing a cut and crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of physical injury (cuts) and increased crash risk due to driver distraction, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured between June 21, 2011, and December 9, 2011. The recall involves approximately 13,172 vehicles that may be equipped with a front sunroof glass panel susceptible to breakage in extremely cold weather or temperature conditions.

If the sunroof glass breaks while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could cut and injure the driver or passengers. Additionally, the breakage could distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front sunroof glass panel free of charge. The safety recall began on August 7, 2012. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI Q5
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof
Hazard
Affected units
13,172

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • Q5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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