Vehicle recall 09V484000 · December 18, 2009

2009 Audi Q5

A left and/or right a-pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly, allowing the a-pillar trim to become loose when the sideguard head protection airbags…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 Q5 passenger vehicles manufactured between November 25, 2008 and June 4, 2009. A left and/or right a-pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly, allowing the a-pillar trim to become loose when the sideguard head protection airbags deploy during a crash.
Consequence: If this happens, a loose trim piece could injure the front seat occupants of the vehicle.
Remedy: Volkswagen will inspect the clip in the middle of the left and right a-pillar covers and replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on January 22, 2010. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes: Volkswagen safety recall no. 70D4/J6.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V484000
Reported to NHTSA: December 18, 2009
Filed by: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer campaign: 70D4/J6
Owner notification: January 22, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,054
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Air bags

Recall 09V484000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Audi Q5 (2009): 2009

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