Vehicle recall 12V299000 · June 28, 2012
2012 Audi Q5
Some vehicles may be equipped with a front sunroof glass panel that is susceptible to breakage in extremely cold weather/temperature conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, manufactured from June 21, 2011, through December 9, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with a front sunroof glass panel that is susceptible to breakage in extremely cold weather/temperature conditions.
- Consequence
- Should the sunroofs glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could cut and injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 7, 2012. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
- Notes
- Volkswagens safety recall number is 60B2/L3.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V299000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 2012
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 60B2/L3
- Owner notification
- August 7, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,172
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Vehicles covered
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