2010 Audi Q5 Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 50 of 100 total complaints (50%) filed against the 2010 Audi Q5, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles. NHTSA lists two related airbag recalls, campaigns 18V082000 and 16V078000, both tied to Takata driver frontal airbag inflators.
- Airbags complaints
- 50
- 50% of 100 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 100
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report receiving Takata driver frontal airbag recall notices but being told replacement parts were unavailable for months.
- Some owners describe fuel odor or fumes entering the cabin, which they link to the same recall area and describe as unsafe.
- Several complaints mention being advised not to drive the vehicle while waiting for recall parts, with no interim fix offered.
- One owner reported a crash involving a loaner vehicle while their own Q5 sat unrepaired under the recall.
- Owners describe frustration with dealer and manufacturer communication delays in scheduling the airbag inflator replacement.
When 2010 Audi Q5 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 29, 2016, latest Dec 2, 2020.
Airbags recalls for the 2010 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 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.
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 complaints on the 2010 Audi Q5?
- Airbags make up 50 of the 100 total complaints filed for the 2010 Q5, or 50% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Audi Q5?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 18V082000 and campaign 16V078000, both covering driver frontal airbag inflator replacement.
- What mileage do airbag problems typically show up at on the 2010 Q5?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on this model year is 70,000 miles.
- Did the 2010 Q5 airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows one crash and zero fires or injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2010 Q5.
- Do owners say the airbag recall repair was easy to get?
- Many owners reported delays getting the recall repair done, citing unavailable replacement parts and slow dealer response.