NHTSA Recall 09V484000: Air bags
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,054 vehicles. It affects 2009 Audi Q5.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V484000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 70D4/J6 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | December 18, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 22, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 q5 passenger vehicles manufactured between november 25, 2008 and june 4, 2009. A left and/or right a-pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly, allowing the a-pillar trim to become loose when the sideguard head protection airbags deploy during a crash.
Safety risk
If this happens, a loose trim piece could injure the front seat occupants of the vehicle.
Remedy
Volkswagen will inspect the clip in the middle of the left and right a-pillar covers and replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on january 22, 2010. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes
Volkswagen safety recall no. 70d4/j6.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V484000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi Q5 | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.