Audi — A3, A3 Cabrio, A4 Cabrio, A5, Q5
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The driver airbag inflator may cause uncontrolled inflation and release metal fragments when the airbag is activated, which can cause injury to the occupants.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a safety notice about some Audi cars. The driver’s airbag may not work safely.
What's happening? The airbag inflator might burst and send metal pieces flying when it opens. This could hurt the driver or passengers.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive an Audi A3, A3 Cabrio, A4 Cabrio, A5, or Q5 in Germany, France, Croatia, Hungary, or Slovenia, this could affect you.
What should I do? Take your car to an Audi dealer right away. Ask your dealer or doctor if you have questions.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The driver airbag inflator may cause uncontrolled inflation and release metal fragments when the airbag is activated, which can cause injury to the occupants. · Origin: Germany
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