Audi Q5 Recall R/2017/131: Curtain Airbag Cylinder May Corrode Leading To Possible Rear Passenger Injury, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

15 May 2017

Launched

14,157

vehicles in the UK

69P1

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 28 May 2010 and 28 July 2016. If the water drain in the area of the panoramic sunroof is not functioning properly water can seep into the vehicle,s headliner. The dealer will check the pressure cylinders for corrosion treat with anti-corrosion wax or replace as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

If the water drain in the area of the panoramic sunroof is not functioning properly water can seep into the vehicle,s headliner. If sufficient water accumulates the foam adjacent to the pressure cylinder of the curtain airbag can become wet and cause the pressure cylinder to corrode. The corrosion can weaken the cylinder causing sudden pressure release possibly with fragments.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: CURTAIN AIRBAG CYLINDER MAY CORRODE LEADING TO POSSIBLE REAR PASSENGER INJURY Defect: If the water drain in the area of the panoramic sunroof is not functioning properly water can seep into the vehicle�s headliner. If sufficient water accumulates the foam adjacent to the pressure cylinder of the curtain airbag can become wet and cause the pressure cylinder to corrode. The corrosion can weaken the cylinder causing sudden pressure release possibly with fragments. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for water seepage and the drainage is correct from the panoramic sunroof area. Check the pressure cylinders for corrosion treat with anti-corrosion wax or replace as necessary. Remove foam which is next to the pressure cylinder.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause sudden pressure release possibly with fragments.

The Fix

The dealer will check the pressure cylinders for corrosion treat with anti-corrosion wax or replace as necessary.

Are You Affected?

Q5 built between 28 May 2010 and 28 July 2016 may be included. Audi estimates 14,157 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 69P1 or the DVSA reference R/2017/131. 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/2017/115 on 1 May 2017, for coolant pump may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2017/190 on 20 Jun 2017, for abs/esc system may fail. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2017/131, launched 15 May 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.