Air bagsRecall 16V-376 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V-376 covers 8,381 Audi vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V376000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.