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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.
- 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
Some vehicles have an instrument panel carrier that may break during a crash in which the passenger frontal airbag deploys, because of an incorrect weld. If the carrier breaks, the passenger airbag can be damaged.
A damaged passenger frontal airbag may not provide adequate protection in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the passenger.
Audi will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal airbag at no cost to you. To find out whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, and you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (Volkswagen recall number 90N1).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q5 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Audi SQ5 | 2019 |