NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Audi A5
The 2009 Audi A5 has 1 NHTSA recall and 11 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Audi dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2009 Audi A5, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS
NHTSA #16V376000Reported May 27, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Safety consequence
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
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.