2009 Audi Q5 Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 16 of 31 complaints (52%) on the 2009 Audi Q5, the largest problem area for this year. Two crashes and two injuries were tied to this system, and four separate airbag recalls cover the 2009 model, including the Takata inflator campaign.
- Airbags complaints
- 16
- 52% of 31 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 31
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 54,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during low-speed and higher-speed crashes, including one where the vehicle was totaled after hitting an elk.
- Multiple owners describe long waits for the Takata inflator recall (campaign 18V082000), with dealers unable to obtain replacement parts for over a year in some cases.
- Some owners state they received recall notices for the driver frontal airbag inflator but had not yet experienced any failure while waiting for repair.
- One owner reported that a crash caused the vehicle to spin into a light pole, with airbags failing to deploy and the driver suffering chest injuries.
When 2009 Audi Q5 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 18, 2015, latest Feb 17, 2023.
Airbags recalls for the 2009 Audi Q5
- NHTSA 18V082000Jan 30, 2018Airbags162,782 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
- NHTSA 16V376000May 27, 2016Airbags8,381 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
- NHTSA 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Airbags659,493 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
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.
- NHTSA 09V484000Dec 18, 2009Airbags6,054 vehicles
Air bags
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.
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.
Airbags complaints by Q5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are airbag problems on the 2009 Audi Q5?
- Airbags are the top complaint area for this model year, making up 16 of 31 total complaints, or 52%.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2009 Audi Q5?
- Yes. NHTSA lists four airbag-related recall campaigns covering the 2009 Q5: 09V484000, 16V078000, 16V376000, and 18V082000, the last being the Takata inflator recall.
- Did the airbag issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA complaint data links this problem area to 2 crashes and 2 injuries on the 2009 Q5.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 54,000 miles.
- What did owners say about getting the recall fixed?
- Several owners reported that dealers had no replacement parts available for the Takata airbag inflator recall for extended periods, in some cases over a year.