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Audi · United States · Crit

Audi Q5: Air bags — side/window

Affects Audi Q5 · 2011–2017 — about 234K vehicles.

The hazard

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational