NHTSA recall 19V473000
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Audi Q5 and 1 more
Reported Jun 19, 201928 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 90N1Built Nov 21, 2018 – Nov 27, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
The 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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleElectrical system › Instrument cluster/panel