NHTSA Recall 17V001000: Air bags: side/window and sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 234,057 vehicles. It affects 2011–2017 Audi Q5.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V001000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69P1 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW; VISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 3, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Safety risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
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 17V001000
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.