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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V082📅 Feb 2, 2018

2006–2013 Audi A3 & 2009–2012 Audi Q5 + 5 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

🔧 The fix

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

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
18V082000
Manufacturer recall #
69R6
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
162,782
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 23, 2018
Built
Jun 8, 2009 – Mar 1, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V082 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V082?

2006–2013 Audi A3 & 2009–2012 Audi Q5 + 5 more. 162,782 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.