TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10935872
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE OF THIS RECALL FROM AUDI NORTH AMERICA. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.
NHTSA ODI #10935482
Mileage unknown · Dec 13, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. MANUFACTURER STATES "REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE" THE RECALL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY, IT IS DECEMBER NOW - NOT ACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10934961
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2016
Air BagsFuel System, Gasoline
TAKATA RECALL. STILL NO REPLACEMENT AIRBAG FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE RECALL PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10934695
Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2016
Air BagsFuel/propulsion System
I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AT THIS POINT , THE RECALL IS THE SDI DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG AND FUEL PUMP FLANGE, FOR THE AIRBAG IT HAS BEEN OVER 8 MONTH AND THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAIALBLE??????????????? WHAT?
NHTSA ODI #10927124
1,800 miles · Nov 15, 2016
Air BagsFuel/propulsion SystemCrash
TAKATA RECALL WITH NO FIX, ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH THE CAR CAN LIGHT ON FIRE THERE IS ALSO NO CURRENT REPAIR. THE DEALER SAID WE ARE SCREWED THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO.MY WIFE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH THE LOANER CAR IF IT WAS OUR CAR THAT IS PLAGUED BY THE RECALL THINGS COULD HAVE BEEN WORST
NHTSA ODI #10926189
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL I GOT NOTICED OF MY CAR IN NEED OF A RECALL VIA LETTER IN FEBRUARY, 9 MONTHS LATER NOTHING HAS HAPPENED AND AUDI STILL SAYS "NO REPAIR AVAILABLE YET"
NHTSA ODI #10925273
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2016
Air Bags
IT HAS NOW BEEN 8 MONTHS WITH A DRIVER SIDE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND MY AUDI DEALERSHIP IN LATHAM, NY AND AUDI USA STATE THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN REPAIRS WILL BE MADE. THEY OFFER NO HELP WHEN I EXPLAINED TO THEM I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. I EXLPAINED TO THEM I TRIED TO YRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHIC…
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IT HAS NOW BEEN 8 MONTHS WITH A DRIVER SIDE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND MY AUDI DEALERSHIP IN LATHAM, NY AND AUDI USA STATE THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN REPAIRS WILL BE MADE. THEY OFFER NO HELP WHEN I EXPLAINED TO THEM I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. I EXLPAINED TO THEM I TRIED TO YRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP DOESNT EVEN WANT TO TAKE IT IN ON A TRADE DUE TO THIS RECALL BUT THE DEALERSHIP WILL OFFER ME CONSIDERABLE LESS THAN WHAT I OWE ON IT. WHEN WILL THIS MATTER GET RESOLVED. I FEEL LIKE I AM STUCK WITH A DEATH TRAP THAT I CANT GET OUT FROM UNDER.
NHTSA ODI #10918008
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2016
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPE…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. DG
NHTSA ODI #10917364
77,000 miles · Oct 13, 2016
Air BagsFuel/propulsion System
HORRIFIED MOTHER OF 2 SMALL CHILDREN. RECENTLY NOTICED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, A GAS/FUEL SMELL CONSUMES THE ENTIRE CAR. THE SMELL WAS SO BAD IT MADE ME SICK AS WELL AS SET OFF THE CARBON DIOXIDE ALARM IN MY GARAGE. MY TODDLER SON SITS ON THE SIDE WHERE THE TANK IS AND OF COURSE THAT IS WHERE THE SMELL IS THE STRONGEST. I FEAR…
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HORRIFIED MOTHER OF 2 SMALL CHILDREN. RECENTLY NOTICED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, A GAS/FUEL SMELL CONSUMES THE ENTIRE CAR. THE SMELL WAS SO BAD IT MADE ME SICK AS WELL AS SET OFF THE CARBON DIOXIDE ALARM IN MY GARAGE. MY TODDLER SON SITS ON THE SIDE WHERE THE TANK IS AND OF COURSE THAT IS WHERE THE SMELL IS THE STRONGEST. I FEARED THAT A EXPLOSION WOULD HAPPEN IN MY HOUSE DUE TO SMELL BEING SO STRONG...WE FINALLY TOOK THE SUV IN AND REPAIR COMPANY STATED THAT I HAD A FUEL LEAK. HE STATED THAT THE PUMP HAD A CRACK IN IT AND WAS SPRAYING FUEL ALL UNDER THE CAR. REPAIR HAS COST ME $900 TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP, ADAPTOR, AND RINGS.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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