Audi Q5 (2017) Recall: Sunroof Water Causes Airbag Inflator Rupture Risk
Volkswagen Group recalls 2011-2017 Audi Q5s with sunroof drainage issues that may cause airbag inflator corrosion and rupture, risking serious injury or death. Owners must have inflators inspected and repaired or replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen Group is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles because water in the sunroof drainage system can corrode the airbag inflator, potentially causing it to rupture and strike occupants with metal fragments. This hazard could cause serious injury or death if the inflator fails during a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225567-audi-q5-2017-recall-sunroof-water-causes-airbag-inflator-rupture.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225567-audi-q5-2017-recall-sunroof-water-causes-airbag-inflator-rupture · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V001000
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“Audi Q5 (2017) Recall: Sunroof Water Causes Airbag Inflator Rupture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225567-audi-q5-2017-recall-sunroof-water-causes-airbag-inflator-rupture. Based on NHTSA recall #17V001000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V001000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water from the sunroof drainage system can seep into the foam around the side head airbag inflator canister. This causes corrosion that weakens the canister, leading to the inflator fracturing without airbag deployment. When this happens, metal fragments can fly into the passenger compartment and strike occupants, causing serious injury or death.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the sunroof drainage system allows water to reach the airbag inflator.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The issue occurs when water enters the sunroof drainage system and soaks into the foam around the airbag inflator canister.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule an inspection of the airbag inflator.
Have Inflator Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it if necessary after removing the surrounding foam.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
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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 #17V001000 (March 1, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
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