NHTSA campaign 16V376000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V376000
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.
Reported 05/27/2016
What can happen
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.
Repair
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.
Components
- Air bags
- Air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module-inactive
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.