2012 Audi Q5 recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 audi Q5 vehicles, manufactured from june 21, 2011, through december 9, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with a front sunroof glass panel that is susceptible to breakage in extremely cold weather/temperature conditions.
💥 The risk
Should the sunroofs glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could cut and injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 7, 2012. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V299000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 60B2/L3
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 13,172
- Component
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-253-2834
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 7, 2012
- Built
- Jun 21, 2011 – Dec 9, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volkswagens safety recall number is 60B2/L3.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.