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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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45 reports with mileage · 54 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
99 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2017
Air Bags
TAKAKA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AN AUTOMOBILE WITH A POTENTIALLY LETHAL SAFETY DEVICE FOR ALMOST 7 YEARS SINCE PURCHASE AND ALMOST 1 YEAR SINCE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD EITHER PROMPTLY INSTALL A REPLACEMENT BY THE 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OR REPURCHASE OR EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE BY THE 7-YEAR ORIGINAL PURCHA…
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TAKAKA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AN AUTOMOBILE WITH A POTENTIALLY LETHAL SAFETY DEVICE FOR ALMOST 7 YEARS SINCE PURCHASE AND ALMOST 1 YEAR SINCE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD EITHER PROMPTLY INSTALL A REPLACEMENT BY THE 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OR REPURCHASE OR EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE BY THE 7-YEAR ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE ANNIVERSARY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10939120
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2016
Air Bags
NOTIFIED OF RECALL 69N1 - TAKATA SDI DRIVE FRONTAL AIRBAG IN APRIL 2016. AS OF DECEMBER 2016, NO REMEDY PROVIDED
NHTSA ODI #10937956
Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2016
Air Bags
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
75,000 miles · Nov 5, 2016
Service Brakes
MY BRAKES FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED, THE PEDAL SANK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. LUCKILY, ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE CAR WAS MOVING AT LESS THAN 25 MPH. MY ABILITY TO SLOW DOWN WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. ULTIMATELY LEARNED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTI…
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MY BRAKES FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED, THE PEDAL SANK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. LUCKILY, ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE CAR WAS MOVING AT LESS THAN 25 MPH. MY ABILITY TO SLOW DOWN WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. ULTIMATELY LEARNED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
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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