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.

Air Bags
Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Date Announced

MAY 27, 2016

Vehicles Affected

8,381

Audi Recall #

69O1

NHTSA Campaign #

16V376000

Summary

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.

Actions

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 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

Documents (16)

• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4