NHTSA recall 19V-473 (19V473000)
electrical system recall reported June 19, 2019 - about 28 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V473000
- Also written as
- 19V-473
- Manufacturer number
- 90N1
- Reported
- June 19, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~28
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-473 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.