Recall
Audi A5 — 18V836000
NHTSA ID
18V836000
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-11-27
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Units Affected
12
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
69Y4
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.