NHTSA Recall 16V078000: Inflator module (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 659,493 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Audi A5 Cabriolet.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V078000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | February 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V078000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Audi Q5 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Volkswagen Cc | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Volkswagen Eos | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.