Audi Q5 Recall R/2018/043: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 60
- vehicles in the UK
- 70G9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q5 vehicles built between 1 June 2017 and 31 July 2017. The weld joint that joins the central tube for the dash panel to the chute may be defective. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the dashboard with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The weld joint that joins the central tube for the dash panel to the chute may be defective. The result could be damage to the passenger airbag potentially reducing the airbag,s protective capabilities.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED Defect: The weld joint that joins the central tube for the dash panel to the chute may be defective. The result could be damage to the passenger airbag potentially reducing the airbag�s protective capabilities. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dashboard with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger airbag may not deploy as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the dashboard with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
Q5 built between 1 June 2017 and 31 July 2017 may be included. Audi estimates 60 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 70G9 or the DVSA reference R/2018/043. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| Q5Cylinder head cover bolts inspection | Urgent | R/2025/184 | |
| A6, Q5Servicing high-voltage battery | Stop driving | R/2024/495 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2018/040 on 6 Feb 2018, for passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2018/044 on 12 Feb 2018, for passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/043, launched 12 February 2018. 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.