Recall 18V836000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 2017-2018 AUDI A5
RECALL This recall affects up to 12 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V836000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V777000 | 2025 AUDI Q8 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 61 | |
| 25V638000 | 2026 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 | |
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| 25V428000 | 2025 AUDI E-TRON GT | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 8 | |
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| 25V294000 | 2023 AUDI Q5 | ENGINE | 89,417 | |
| 25V125000 | 2024 AUDI Q4 E-TRON | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 13,769 | |
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