2010 Audi Q5 Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 50 of 99 complaints (51%) filed on the 2010 Audi Q5, the largest single problem area for this year. Two related recalls (16V078000 and 18V082000) cover Takata driver frontal airbag inflators, and one crash was reported. Median mileage at failure is 70,000.
- Airbags complaints
- 50
- 51% of 99
- 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 airbag recall notices but being told replacement parts were unavailable for months, leaving the driver frontal airbag inflator unrepaired.
- Some owners describe fuel odor or fumes entering the cabin, which they linked to concerns about the airbag recall and fuel system together.
- One owner reported a crash while driving a loaner vehicle, citing frustration that their own recalled Q5 could not be fixed in time.
- Multiple owners contacted Audi customer service repeatedly about scheduling the recall repair and received no callback or a delayed response.
- Some owners said they had not yet experienced an airbag failure but were concerned about driving the vehicle given the open recall.
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 many 2010 Audi Q5 owners reported airbag problems?
- NHTSA lists 50 airbag-related complaints for the 2010 Audi Q5, which is 51% of all 99 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Audi Q5?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 16V078000 (reported 2016-02-10) and campaign 18V082000 (reported 2018-01-30), both involving replacement of the driver's frontal airbag inflator.
- Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries in the 2010 Q5?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to airbag complaints for the 2010 Audi Q5.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2010 Q5?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Audi Q5 is 70,000 miles.