Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The sunroof in your Audi Q5 is designed to let in natural light, but it also has a drainage system to keep water out. Unfortunately, this system can fail, allowing water to seep into the airbag compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator gets corroded, it could break apart without deploying the airbag, sending sharp metal fragments into the passenger area. This could cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the airbag inflator and either coat it or replace it, depending on the condition. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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