2015 Audi Q5 Safety Ratings

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	16V045000
Mfg's Report Date:	JAN 27, 2016
Component:	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	734

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).

Dates of Manufacture:
JAN 12, 2015 to FEB 02, 2015

Manufacturer Recall Number:
69M1 Audi - 69L9 VW