The fuel pump in your Audi Q7 or Q5 is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some 2007-2012 models, the fuel pump's connection to the engine can leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks onto the hot engine or exhaust system, it could ignite and cause a fire. This is a serious risk, especially if you're driving or parked near a flammable source.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the fuel pump flange and reapply the protective butyl tape, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
The fuel pump flange in your Audi Q5 or Q7 is a critical connection that keeps fuel from leaking. Over time, it can crack and let fuel escape.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump flange cracks and leaks, it could cause a fire if there's an ignition source nearby. This is a serious risk that you should take care of immediately.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the fuel pump flange and fix it for free. They'll either replace it if it's cracked or add a protective seal to prevent leaks. Don't wait – schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
Your Audi's driver-side airbag is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some affected 2006-2013 models, the airbag's inflator could burst apart, sending sharp metal fragments towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens during a crash, the exploding inflator could cause serious injury or even be fatal. You could be at risk of being hit by sharp metal fragments that could pierce your body.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealership will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notification, and it's essential to take action as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, in some affected models, the airbag's inflator could fail catastrophically, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be seriously hurt or even killed by the debris. In a life-threatening crash, the metal fragments could strike you, causing severe injuries.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safe one, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the parts are available, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Your vehicle's sunroof drainage system might not be working properly, which could cause water to damage a part that helps your airbag deploy.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part gets damaged, it could break apart and send sharp metal fragments into the car, potentially causing serious injury or even death to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Audi will fix the problem for free by inspecting and repairing or replacing the affected part, and you'll be notified to schedule the work in March 2017.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
