Audi Q5 Recall R/2016/063: Side Airbag Gas Generator Canister May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

5 Apr 2016

Launched

180

vehicles in the UK

69M1

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 14 January 2015 and 16 January 2015. Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. The dealer will replace where a possibly affected airbag is found it. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL Defect: For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

The Fix

The dealer will replace where a possibly affected airbag is found it.

Are You Affected?

Q5 built between 14 January 2015 and 16 January 2015 may be included. Audi estimates 180 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
2. Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 69M1 or the DVSA reference R/2016/063. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2015/031 on 20 Apr 2015, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2016/144 on 27 Jun 2016, for sunroof glass may become loose. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2016/063, launched 5 April 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.