The 2009 Audi Q5 has 7 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture or explode in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin.
Two separate airbag inflator recalls cover this same risk, and prior repair attempts using butyl tape on the fuel system did not fully resolve a related concern: the fuel pump flange can crack and leak fuel, raising the risk of a fire if an ignition source is nearby. On the airbag electronics side, the airbag control unit can corrode and fail, preventing airbags from deploying in a crash at all. There is also a structural trim concern: the A-pillar trim cover clips may not hold securely, allowing the trim panel to come loose when the side curtain airbags deploy and strike front seat occupants.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump flange may develop leaks. Earlier repairs used a temporary tape fix while permanent parts were being developed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and apply butyl tape as a permanent repair at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure and explode when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator with a new one at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump flange may crack, causing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the flange and replace it if cracked, or clean it and install a protective rubber band if intact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control unit may corrode and fail, which could prevent the air bags from deploying properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag control unit at no charge to owners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up too much internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clip holding the A-pillar trim cover may be defective, causing the trim to loosen when the side airbags deploy during a crash.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim cover clips on both sides at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clips holding the left and/or right A-pillar trim cover may be defective, allowing the trim to loosen during a crash when head airbags deploy, potentially increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the clips in the middle A-pillar trim covers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
