NHTSA recall 16V376000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Audi A4, 2009 Audi A4, 2008 Audi A5, 2009 Audi A5, 2008 Audi Q5, 2009 Audi Q5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V376000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.