Audi Q5 Recall R/2009/150: Interior Trim May Become Detached Causing Injury, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2010
- Launched
- 2,268
- vehicles in the UK
- 70D4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 1 December 2008 and 31 May 2009. It is possible in the event of an accident where the airbags are deployed for the A pillar trim to loosen. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the centre retaining clip on each of the A pillar trims. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible in the event of an accident where the airbags are deployed for the A pillar trim to loosen. It is then possible for the trim to move into the passenger compartment which would increase the risk of injury to the front passengers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTERIOR TRIM MAY BECOME DETACHED CAUSING INJURY Defect: It is possible in the event of an accident where the airbags are deployed for the A pillar trim to loosen. It is then possible for the trim to move into the passenger compartment which would increase the risk of injury to the front passengers. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the centre retaining clip on each of the A pillar trims.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of injury to the front passengers.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the centre retaining clip on each of the A pillar trims.
Are You Affected?
Q5 built between 1 December 2008 and 31 May 2009 may be included. Audi estimates 2,268 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 70D4 or the DVSA reference R/2009/150. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2009/112 on 14 Dec 2009, for clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive. The one launched after it was R/2011/100 on 22 Aug 2011, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/150, launched 15 February 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.