The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V376000·Announced 2016-05-27

Audi Recalls 2008-2009 A4, A5, and Q5 for Air Bag Control Unit Defect

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles because the air bag control units may corrode and fail, potentially preventing air bag deployment in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the air bag control unit may fail, preventing air bag deployment and increasing the risk of occupant injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. The recall involves 8,381 vehicles in the United States.

In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. 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.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began in October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI Q5, A4, A5
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
8,381

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 (3)

  • Q5
  • A4
  • A5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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