NOTIFIED OF RECALL 69N1 - TAKATA SDI DRIVE FRONTAL AIRBAG IN APRIL 2016. AS OF DECEMBER 2016, NO REMEDY PROVIDED
2010 audi Q5 airbags problems
moderate 46 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
46
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI Q5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PA…
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE OF THIS RECALL FROM AUDI NORTH AMERICA. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.
TAKATA RECALL. MANUFACTURER STATES "REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE" THE RECALL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY, IT IS DECEMBER NOW - NOT ACCEPTABLE.
I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AT THIS POINT , THE RECALL IS THE SDI DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG AND FUEL PUMP FLANGE, FOR THE AIRBAG IT HAS BEEN OVER 8 MONTH AND THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAIALBLE??????????????? WHAT?
TAKATA RECALL WITH NO FIX, ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH THE CAR CAN LIGHT ON FIRE THERE IS ALSO NO CURRENT REPAIR. THE DEALER SAID WE ARE SCREWED THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO.MY WIFE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH THE LOANER CAR IF IT WAS OUR CAR THAT IS PLAGUED BY THE RECALL THINGS COULD HAVE BEEN WORST
TAKATA RECALL UNABLE TO EVEN GET ANY DETAILS ON HOW/WHEN TO GET THIS REMIDIED BY EITHER THE DEALER OR AUDI OF AMERICA. BOTH SAY THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TELL ME, THE DEALER TELLS ME TO CALL AUDI OF AMERICA AND AUDI TELLS ME TO CALL THE DEALER. IT'S BEEN INFORMATION BLACKOUT FROM BOTH OF THEM. THIS WHOLE SAGA HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A VERY EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, YEARS NOW.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 audi Q5?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 46 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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