NHTSA recall campaign
16V376000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2016-05-27Affected8,381 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →