Vehicle recall 16V376000 · May 27, 2016
Audi A4, A5 and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V376000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2016
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69O1
- Owner notification
- October 31, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,381
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags; Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Vehicles covered
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