Audi Q5, A5 CABRIO, A5 recall: Replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
The fix
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 21 Nov 2011 | 21 Nov 2011 | 1 |
| A5 CABRIO | 26 Feb 2009 | 30 Sep 2011 | 8,650 |
| A5 | 20 Jul 2009 | 20 Nov 2011 | 9,930 |
| Q5 | 6 Oct 2008 | 18 Aug 2012 | 20,022 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 6 February 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.