NHTSA recall 16V-376 (16V376000)
air bags recall reported May 27, 2016 - about 8,381 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V376000
- Also written as
- 16V-376
- Manufacturer number
- 69O1
- Reported
- May 27, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,381
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-376 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.