NHTSA recall 19V473000
Air Bags, Electrical System · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi q5 and SQ5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag.
Why it matters: A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2019 Audi Q5, 2019 Audi Sq5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V473000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.