AUDI Q5 (2019) recall — Air Bags
Volkswagen recalls 2019 Audi Q5/SQ5 vehicles with potentially damaged passenger air bags that could fail during crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles because the passenger air bag might not deploy properly in a crash due to a faulty instrument panel carrier. This could increase injury risk during collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223467-audi-2019-q5-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223467-audi-2019-q5-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-during · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V473000
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“Audi 2019 Q5 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury During Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223467-audi-2019-q5-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-during. Based on NHTSA recall #19V473000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V473000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the instrument panel carrier breaks during a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may become damaged and fail to deploy properly. This could result in inadequate protection and increased injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the air bag fails during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2019 Audi Q5 or SQ5 vehicle's VIN or registration details. The recall covers vehicles purchased between August 2018 and August 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free air bag replacement.
Get Replacement Parts
Dealers will replace the instrument panel and passenger frontal air bag at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1.
Questions people ask
Why is this air bag recall happening?
The instrument panel carrier may break during a crash due to incorrect welding, potentially damaging the passenger air bag.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2019 Audi Q5 or SQ5 vehicle is affected if it was purchased between August 2018 and August 2019.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to arrange a free replacement of the instrument panel and passenger air bag.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V473000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 19V473000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90N1. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V473000 (June 19, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.