Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The sunroof in your Audi Q5 has a drainage system that helps keep water out. However, in some 2011-2017 models, this system can let water seep into the airbag canister, causing corrosion that can lead to a serious safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag canister corrodes, it could break apart and send sharp metal pieces into the cabin, putting you and your passengers at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the airbag canister, remove the surrounding foam, and either coat or replace the canister to prevent corrosion, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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.
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