Audi A5: Air bags — side/window

Affects Audi A5 · 2018 — about 8K vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7.

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