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

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: July 08, 2019 Advance Notice – Safety Recall 90N1 / Airbag Chute Channel
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 15, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 90N1 / Airbag Chute Channel
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

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