NHTSA Campaign 16V376000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported May 27, 2016 · 8,381 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI A4 2008 8,381
AUDI A4 2009 8,381
AUDI A5 2008 8,381
AUDI A5 2009 8,381
AUDI Q5 2008 8,381
AUDI Q5 2009 8,381

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V376000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.