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NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 2019 · #19V473000

Instrument Panel Carrier May Break; Damage Airbags

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Description

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. A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.

Product details

Product
  • Instrument Panel Carrier May Break; Damage Airbags
  • 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice