CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain seat-mounted side air bag inflators for the driver and front passenger may rupture when the air bag deploys in a crash. If that happens, metal fragments can strike the occupants and cause serious injury or death.
The recall covers certain vehicles built in a limited January to February 2015 production window. Dealers will replace the side air bag modules free of charge. Owners will be notified by mail, but you can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q5 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2015 |