Audi A3 (8P), A4 Cabriolet (8H), A5 (8T), A5 Cabriolet (8F) & Q5 (8R)
Published 15 August 2018
Product
Audi A3 (8P) - driver's airbag inflator Audi A4 Cabriolet (8H) - driver's airbag inflator Airbag Audi A5 (8T) - driver's airbag inflator Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F) - driver's airbag inflator Audi Q5 (8R) - driver's airbag inflator
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.