2005-2013 Audi A3, Audi A4 Cabriolet and others recall: inflator module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 10, 2016. It covers about 151,767 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 151,767
reported: Feb 10, 2016
owners notified: Mar 10, 2017
related complaints: 413

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 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 driver or other occupants 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. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834.

Recall number 16V079000

Affected vehicles

Audi A3 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006-2009 2006 2007 2008 2009
Volkswagen Passat 2006 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 413 complaints about airbags problems.

2010 Audi A3 2011 Audi A3 2012 Audi A3 2013 Audi A3 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Questions about recall 16V079000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2013 Audi A3, Audi A4 Cabriolet and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V079000, reported on February 10, 2016, covers about 151,767 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V079000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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