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2008 Audi Q5 Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Audi Q5. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2008 Audi Q5 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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16V376000

Air Bags

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

The riskIf the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

The fix — freeAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

What was foundVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

16V376000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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