Recall 16V-376
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2008 to 2009 Audi A4 and 2 other models: Air bags; Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-376
- Reported
- May 27, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 8,381 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]