Audi recalls
DVSA has published 304 safety recalls for Audi since 1992, 152 of them since 2020. The latest was 11 Aug 2026. Models with the most campaigns: A6, A4, Q5, A3, A8, A5, Q7, Tt.
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Q3 · checking lap belt tensioner
11 Aug 2026 · R/2026/325
On affected vehicles the seat belt webbing may not be connected correctly to the vehicle's load-bearing structure meaning it would not be able to restrain the occupant in the event of an accident.
Fix: Check the affected seat belt and replace if necessary.
1 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2026 to 9 Jul 2026
Q3 · replacement front seat belt
13 Jul 2026 · R/2026/292
On affected vehicles a joint at the pyrotechnic inflator of the front seat belt retractors was not welded correctly presenting a risk of vehicle occupants being injured by small parts coming loose in the event of an accident.
Fix: Replace the affected seat belts.
162 vehicles · built 3 Nov 2025 to 26 May 2026
Q5 · replacing seat belt with tensioner
4 May 2026 · R/2026/192
On Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the belt tensioning function on the front seats does not comply with technical requirements. Although the seat belt is tightened in the event of an accident which requires this it cannot be held tight reliably which reduces the protective effect. For this reason one or both front seat belts – as required – will be replaced on affected Q5 vehicles.
Fix: Recall campaign 69GT must be performed on affected vehicles and the affected seat belts must be replaced as described in the Workshop Manual.
2,119 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2025 to 6 Nov 2025
Q8 E-TRON · checking brake servo
17 Apr 2026 · R/2026/168
On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo may come loose with the risk that it will no longer be possible to stop by using the brake pedal.
Fix: Check the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo and tighten if necessary.
11,327 vehicles · built 8 May 2019 to 6 May 2024
TT · replacing takata driver airbag
25 Feb 2026 · R/2026/089
The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
20,481 vehicles · built 17 Sep 2014 to 23 Jan 2017
R8 · replacing takata driver airbag
25 Feb 2026 · R/2026/089
The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
676 vehicles · built 6 Oct 2014 to 2 Feb 2017
TTRS · replacing takata driver airbag
25 Feb 2026 · R/2026/089
The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
174 vehicles · built 27 Oct 2016 to 25 Nov 2016
TT · replacing takata driver airbag
25 Feb 2026 · R/2026/089
The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
21 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2016 to 9 Dec 2016
Q8 · belt buckle rivet missing
14 Nov 2025 · R/2025/508
On affected vehicles an important connection in the seat belt buckle may not have been produced correctly during the assembly process.
Fix: The belt buckles on both front seats (left and right) must be replaced.
1 vehicles · built 25 Mar 2025 to 25 Mar 2025
A6 · belt buckle rivet missing
14 Nov 2025 · R/2025/508
On affected vehicles an important connection in the seat belt buckle may not have been produced correctly during the assembly process.
Fix: The belt buckles on both front seats (left and right) must be replaced.
4 vehicles · built 24 Mar 2025 to 2 Apr 2025
A6 · software update for battery control unit
24 Oct 2025 · R/2025/463
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
1,458 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2021 to 10 Jun 2024
A7 · software update for battery control unit
24 Oct 2025 · R/2025/463
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
72 vehicles · built 20 Dec 2021 to 10 Jun 2024
Q5 · software update for battery control unit
24 Oct 2025 · R/2025/463
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
4,630 vehicles · built 22 Mar 2021 to 26 Jul 2024
Q7 · software update for battery control unit
10 Oct 2025 · R/2025/441
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
586 vehicles · built 5 Nov 2020 to 10 Oct 2023
Q8 · software update for battery control unit
10 Oct 2025 · R/2025/441
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
232 vehicles · built 12 Jan 2021 to 15 Dec 2023
A8 · software update for battery control unit
10 Oct 2025 · R/2025/441
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
185 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2022 to 18 Dec 2023
A6 E-TRON · replacing front seat belt
30 Sep 2025 · R/2025/426
On affected vehicles a sub-component of the belt force limiter in the front seat belt retractors may be damaged. Either one or both front seat belt retractors may be affected.
Fix: Replace the affected seat belts.
28 vehicles · built 11 Jul 2025 to 17 Jul 2025
RS6 · checking high-pressure pump
26 Sep 2025 · R/2025/427
On affected vehicles the high-pressure fuel pumps may not be correctly secured which may lead to a fuel leak.
Fix: Check the high-pressure pumps bolted connections. If incorrectly bolted the high-pressure pump (including the fuel lines) will be replaced.
1 vehicles · built 9 May 2025 to 9 May 2025
A3 · stop-drive takata psan
8 Aug 2025 · R/2025/387
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
56 vehicles · built 19 Oct 2005 to 26 Dec 2012
A4 · stop-drive takata psan
8 Aug 2025 · R/2025/387
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
50 vehicles · built 4 Mar 2005 to 7 Mar 2008
A4 CABRIO · stop-drive takata psan
8 Aug 2025 · R/2025/387
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
28 vehicles · built 8 Mar 2006 to 10 Sep 2008
A5 · stop-drive takata psan
8 Aug 2025 · R/2025/387
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
17 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2009 to 15 Jul 2011
A6 · stop-drive takata psan
8 Aug 2025 · R/2025/387
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
74 vehicles · built 27 Jul 2004 to 10 Dec 2010
Q5 · stop-drive takata psan
8 Aug 2025 · R/2025/387
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
32 vehicles · built 31 Oct 2008 to 16 Dec 2011
TT · stop-drive takata psan
8 Aug 2025 · R/2025/387
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
1 vehicles · built 11 Feb 2015 to 11 Feb 2015
E-TRON GT · checking air spring strut
2 Jul 2025 · R/2025/237
A retaining ring may not be securely seated in the area of the support mounting on the air spring struts on your vehicle. If the retaining ring comes loose from its groove air will escape from the affected air spring strut. This directly impairs the vehicle’s driving dynamics and results in an increased accident risk
Fix: Check the affected air spring struts and replace them if necessary.
6 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2025 to 14 Mar 2025
Q5 · cylinder head cover bolts inspection
22 May 2025 · R/2025/184
Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products. As part of this we have discovered that individual bolts in the cylinder head cover area on your vehicle may become loose as a result of a manufacturing issue. Depending on the extent to which the bolts become loose engine oil may leak and drip onto hot surfaces which poses a fire risk. If you notice smoke in the engine compartment park the vehicle safely and without delay.
Fix: To ensure the bolts are secured correctly a check must be performed.
11,320 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2020 to 3 Aug 2024
A5 · replacing rear seat backrest
19 Mar 2025 · R/2025/110
The rear seat backrest may not comply with crash safety requirements due to an inadequate weld joint. This means that there is an increased risk of rear seat passengers being injured in the event of a frontal collision if heavy loads are being transported in the luggage compartment. Until the repair has been performed we request that you do not transport any heavy loads in the luggage compartment.
Fix: For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the right rear seat backrest.
9 vehicles · built 16 Nov 2024 to 15 Jan 2025
RS6 · replacing front passenger airbag
7 Mar 2025 · R/2025/092
On some Audi A6 and A7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the front passenger airbag installed may show signs of damage in transit. As a result in the event of an accident in which the front passenger airbag is triggered its restraining effect will be hindered.
Fix: The front passenger airbag unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
20 vehicles · built 29 Oct 2024 to 20 Dec 2024
Q4 E-TRON · software update for brake electronics control unit
28 Feb 2025 · R/2025/098
The central gear indicator can appear to display that Park is engaged when the parking brake is not set. Please check that the red parking brake warning lamp is displayed for multiple seconds before leaving the vehicle.
Fix: A new software version for the ABS control unit is required for safety reasons.
17,397 vehicles · built 20 May 2021 to 17 Apr 2023
Q5 · servicing high-voltage battery
9 Dec 2024 · R/2024/495
On affected vehicles battery modules may become defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. This may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage. To minimise this risk do not charge the high-voltage battery using an external charging source. In addition do not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” (refer to Owner’s Manual) until further notice.
Fix: Replace the defective modules. Further software fix being developed to improve monitoring.
1,585 vehicles · built 22 Mar 2021 to 3 Dec 2022
A6 · servicing high-voltage battery
9 Dec 2024 · R/2024/495
On affected vehicles battery modules may become defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. This may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage. To minimise this risk do not charge the high-voltage battery using an external charging source. In addition do not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” (refer to Owner’s Manual) until further notice.
Fix: Replace the defective modules. Further software fix being developed to improve monitoring.
596 vehicles · built 19 Mar 2021 to 17 Oct 2022
E-TRON GT · check high-voltage battery
8 Nov 2024 · R/2024/436
Some individual modules of the high-voltage battery may display technical irregularities. It cannot be ruled out that the battery may overheat under certain circumstances. For safety reasons affected cell modules must be replaced during a workshop visit. Vehicles affected by this should also not be charged above 80% until further notice.
Fix: The high-voltage battery must be checked on the affected vehicles and if necessary one or more modules must be replaced.
1,355 vehicles · built 15 Feb 2021 to 27 Jun 2023
E-TRON GT · replace battery module
16 Oct 2024 · R/2024/404
Some individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery may display technical irregularities. It cannot be ruled out that the battery may overheat under certain circumstances with risk of fire and damage to persons or property.
Fix: Vehicles affected by this should also not be charged above 80% until further notice. Affected cell modules must be replaced during a workshop visit. The corresponding battery module must be replaced on the vehicles affected.
81 vehicles · built 5 Mar 2021 to 7 Jun 2023
E-TRON GT · replacing brake hoses
30 Sep 2024 · R/2024/322
On affected vehicles cracks may occur on the brake hoses on the front axle over time resulting in brake fluid escaping.
Fix: Replace the front axle brake hoses.
5,400 vehicles · built 9 Jan 2020 to 12 Jun 2024
E-TRON · replacing brake servo
6 Sep 2024 · R/2024/344
On certain Audi e-tron vehicles the bolted connection between the brake pedal and brake servo might not be properly secured. If it loosens the mechanical link between the foot brake and brake servo could fail. In such cases braking would only be possible using the controlled emergency braking function by holding the parking brake button on the centre console (see Owner’s Manual).
Fix: For safety reasons the brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
37 vehicles · built 24 May 2019 to 16 Oct 2019
A3 · replacing takata driver airbag
13 Aug 2024 · R/2024/312
On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
167 vehicles · built 29 Jun 2005 to 13 Nov 2012
A4 CABRIOLET · replacing takata driver airbag
13 Aug 2024 · R/2024/312
On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
40 vehicles · built 13 Feb 2006 to 14 Jan 2009
A8 · replacing front suspension link
19 Jul 2024 · R/2024/310
A suspension link on the front axle that has invisible cracks may have been fitted to your vehicle. This possible damage means the service life of the suspension link can no longer be guaranteed and the component may fail. A failure particularly at higher speeds may result in vehicle behaviour that is difficult to control.
Fix: For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the front upper left suspension link
9 vehicles · built 24 May 2024 to 13 Jun 2024
Q8 E-TRON · checking brake lines
18 Jun 2024 · R/2024/259
On affected vehicles the bolts for the brake pressure lines may have been tightened too far. In such cases the bolted connection may fail resulting in brake fluid escaping.
Fix: Check the bolted connection and replace the brake pressure lines if required.
37 vehicles · built 8 May 2023 to 14 Mar 2024
Q4 E-TRON · checking hydraulic unit
24 May 2024 · R/2024/224
On affected vehicles the Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) unit may fail resulting in the loss of braking effort it may also affect the operation of the ESC and Anti Lock Braking System (ABS). If Red brake fault warning is displayed safely stop the vehicle immediately the Electronic Parking brake (EPB) can always be used to stop the vehicle if required and do not use vehicle until obtained further advice from the manufacturer.
Fix: On affected vehicles the Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) unit will be checked and replaced if necessary.
7 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2024 to 17 Apr 2024
E-TRON GT · checking high-voltage battery
22 May 2024 · R/2024/219
Deviations to various important parameters were discovered on the affected battery modules. These may result in the affected battery modules becoming defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. In turn this represents a fire hazard with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage.
Fix: Check and if necessary replace individual modules of the high-voltage battery. To minimise this risk the manufacturer advises that you limit the charging target to 80 percent capacity until the inspection has been carried out. This significantly reduces the load on the battery during charging. You can adjust this setting in the Charging target menu in the MMI or in the ’myAudi’ app. As this setting may change during vehicle use the current value must always be checked prior to charging the vehicle and set to a maximum of 80 percent if necessary. Additionally until the inspection has been completed the manufacturer advises not to charge the vehicle under cover and or to ensure the vehicle is not parked adjacent to or under buildings.
229 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2022 to 4 Dec 2023
E-TRON GT · replace battery module
17 May 2024 · R/2024/203
Deviations to various important parameters were discovered on the affected battery modules. These may result in the affected battery modules becoming defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. In turn this represents a fire hazard with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage.
Fix: Replace individual modules of the high-voltage battery. To minimise this risk the manufacturer advises that you limit the charging target to 80 percent capacity until the inspection has been carried out. This significantly reduces the load on the battery during charging. You can adjust this setting in the Charging target menu in the MMI or in the’ myAudi’ app. As this setting may change during vehicle use the current value must always be checked prior to charging the vehicle and set to a maximum of 80 percent if necessary. Additionally until the inspection has been completed the manufacturer advises not to charge the vehicle under cover and or to ensure the vehicle is not parked adjacent to or under buildings.
18 vehicles · built 5 Mar 2021 to 22 Nov 2022
A4 · replacing takata passenger airbag
4 Apr 2024 · R/2024/158
On affected vehicles the passenger airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the passenger airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.
90,944 vehicles · built 4 Oct 2004 to 18 Apr 2008
A4 CABRIO · replacing takata passenger airbag
4 Apr 2024 · R/2024/158
On affected vehicles the passenger airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the passenger airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.
2 vehicles · built 14 Jul 2006 to 24 Nov 2006
A6 · replacing takata passenger airbag
4 Apr 2024 · R/2024/158
On affected vehicles the passenger airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the passenger airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.
74,226 vehicles · built 10 Mar 2004 to 30 Aug 2011
E-TRON · checking high-voltage battery
21 Feb 2024 · R/2024/040
Certain vehicles with a specific type of high-voltage battery may have cell modules with technical irregularities regarding their charging and discharging characteristics. This may lead to the high-voltage battery overheating potentially creating a risk of fire.
Fix: To minimise this risk temporarily do not charge the high-voltage battery above 80 percent capacity. The vehicle will be inspected and where necessary the individual cells within the high voltage battery will be replaced.
2,379 vehicles · built 29 Jan 2019 to 3 Nov 2021
E-TRON · checking high-voltage battery
21 Feb 2024 · R/2024/041
Certain vehicles with a specific type of high-voltage battery may have cell modules with technical irregularities regarding their charging and discharging characteristics. This may lead to the high-voltage battery overheating potentially creating a risk of fire.
Fix: To minimise this risk temporarily do not charge the high-voltage battery above 80 percent capacity. The vehicle will be inspected and where necessary the individual cells within the high voltage battery will be replaced.
387 vehicles · built 14 Feb 2019 to 20 Jul 2021
Q8 · the function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
15 Jan 2024 · R/2024/018
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
Fix: Conduct a check of the airbag to ensure it is secured correctly; if necessary the side airbag is to be correctly hooked in position and resecured.
187 vehicles · built 11 Aug 2023 to 26 Oct 2023
Q7 · the function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
15 Jan 2024 · R/2024/018
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
Fix: Conduct a check of the airbag to ensure it is secured correctly; if necessary the side airbag is to be correctly hooked in position and resecured.
187 vehicles · built 14 Aug 2023 to 17 Oct 2023
Q8 · a weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
10 Nov 2023 · R/2023/331
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.�
Fix: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
13 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2023 to 12 Jun 2023
Q7 · a weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
10 Nov 2023 · R/2023/331
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.�
Fix: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
13 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2023 to 12 Jun 2023
Q3 · a weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
10 Nov 2023 · R/2023/331
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.�
Fix: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
13 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2023 to 9 Jun 2023
A7 · on certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
27 Oct 2023 · R/2023/317
On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
Fix: Replace the side airbag and bracket.
5 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2023 to 5 Jul 2023
A6 · on certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
27 Oct 2023 · R/2023/317
On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
Fix: Replace the side airbag and bracket.
5 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2023 to 4 Jul 2023
E-TRON GT · in certain conditions and over time moisture may enter the high-voltage battery area of specific vehicles.
27 Oct 2023 · R/2023/322
In certain conditions and over time moisture may enter the high-voltage battery area of specific vehicles.
Fix: The airtightness of the system must be checked and where required the high-voltage battery will be replaced.
1,579 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2022 to 23 Jun 2023
TT · on affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
25 Aug 2023 · R/2023/258
On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
Fix: Check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.�
580 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2023 to 10 May 2023
TTRS · on affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
25 Aug 2023 · R/2023/258
On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
Fix: Check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.�
580 vehicles · built 10 Feb 2023 to 22 Apr 2023
Q2 · on affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
22 Aug 2023 · R/2023/254
On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
Fix: Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.
104,162 vehicles · built 20 Oct 2020 to 30 May 2023
A3 · on affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
22 Aug 2023 · R/2023/254
On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
Fix: Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.
104,162 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2020 to 27 May 2023
A5 CABRIO · if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
6 Feb 2023 · R/2023/052
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
4 vehicles · built 8 Sep 2009 to 12 Mar 2010
A5 · if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
6 Feb 2023 · R/2023/052
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
15 vehicles · built 12 Dec 2009 to 8 Jul 2011
Q5 · if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
6 Feb 2023 · R/2023/052
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
55 vehicles · built 31 Oct 2008 to 15 Aug 2012
A4 CABRIO · if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
1 Feb 2023 · R/2023/053
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the passenger side.
39 vehicles · built 14 Jul 2006 to 26 Aug 2006
A4 · if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
1 Feb 2023 · R/2023/053
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the passenger side.
39 vehicles · built 12 Oct 2004 to 4 Apr 2008
R8 · if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
1 Feb 2023 · R/2023/054
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
1 vehicles · built 12 Jul 2016 to 12 Jul 2016
A6 · if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
1 Feb 2023 · R/2023/053
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the passenger side.
39 vehicles · built 18 May 2004 to 22 Feb 2010
TT · if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
1 Feb 2023 · R/2023/054
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
20 vehicles · built 27 Oct 2014 to 9 Dec 2016
A6 · the fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation
20 Jan 2023 · R/2023/027
The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.
Fix: The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
5,487 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2018 to 6 Oct 2021
A7 · the fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation
20 Jan 2023 · R/2023/027
The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.
Fix: The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
5,487 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2018 to 6 Oct 2021
E-TRON GT · there may have been a discrepancy in the manufacturing process for the air spring strut
21 Dec 2022 · R/2022/359
There may have been a discrepancy in the manufacturing process for the front left air spring strut.
Fix: The affected air spring strut will need to be checked and if necessary replaced.
9 vehicles · built 31 Aug 2021 to 7 Sep 2021
Q3 · certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer s quality requirements.
18 Nov 2022 · R/2022/354
Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer�s quality requirements.
Fix: Check the manufacturing date of the vehicle�s rear window and if it is affected replace the window.
100 vehicles · built 26 May 2022 to 30 May 2022
A3 · restraining capacity of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident
20 Oct 2022 · R/2022/303
The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.�
Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace both front seat belts. Advice is given�against transporting children on the front passenger seat until the seat belts have been replaced.�
174 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2021 to 11 Nov 2021
R8 · the airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered.
14 Oct 2022 · R/2023/123
The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered.
Fix: Replace the front passenger airbag unit.
1 vehicles
Q5 · inner and outer sheet metal components of rear tailgate may not have been joined sufficiently
24 Aug 2022 · R/2022/291
The inner and outer sheet metal components of the rear lid may not have been joined together sufficiently well in the manufacturing process.
Fix: Replace the rear lid of the affected vehicles.
2 vehicles · built 19 Oct 2021 to 19 Oct 2021
Q5 · engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet specifications
10 Jun 2022 · R/2022/169
On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.
Fix: The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
109 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2022 to 9 Feb 2022
A6 · engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet specifications
10 Jun 2022 · R/2022/169
On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.
Fix: The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
109 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2022 to 9 Feb 2022
A7 · engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet specifications
10 Jun 2022 · R/2022/169
On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.
Fix: The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
109 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2022 to 9 Feb 2022
A7 · the mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small
4 May 2022 · R/2022/132
The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Fix: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
4,690 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017
A8 · the mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small
4 May 2022 · R/2022/132
The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Fix: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
4,690 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017
A6 · the mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small
4 May 2022 · R/2022/132
The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Fix: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
4,690 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017
R8 · the level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient
13 Apr 2022 · R/2022/129
The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient.
Fix: The gear oil level on the affected vehicles must be checked and topped up if necessary.
1 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2021 to 15 Jan 2021
A3 E-TRON · the fuse in the high-voltage system may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand
7 Apr 2022 · R/2022/085
The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.
Fix: Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.
3,656 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2020 to 22 Feb 2022
Q3 E-TRON · the fuse in the high-voltage system may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand
7 Apr 2022 · R/2022/085
The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.
Fix: Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.
3,656 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2020 to 22 Feb 2022
Q3 · the design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers
22 Mar 2022 · R/2022/073
The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.
Fix: The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.
1,762 vehicles · built 23 Nov 2020 to 10 Mar 2022
TT · the design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers
22 Mar 2022 · R/2022/073
The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.
Fix: The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.
1,762 vehicles · built 23 Nov 2020 to 10 Mar 2022
E-TRON GT · the electrical wire for the belt- fastened sensor was not routed according to specifications and can potentially make direct contact with the isofix nounting on the right rear seat
4 Mar 2022 · R/2022/058
The electrical wire for the belt-fastened sensor was not routed according to specifications and can potentially make direct contact with the ISOFIX mounting on the right rear seat.
Fix: The wiring harness for the centre rear seat belt buckle must be checked for damage and must be correctly routed and secured on the affected vehicles.
322 vehicles · built 17 Feb 2021 to 31 Aug 2021
A8 · following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
14 Feb 2022 · R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021
Q7 · following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
14 Feb 2022 · R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021
A6 · following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
14 Feb 2022 · R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021
E-TRON · following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
14 Feb 2022 · R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021
A5 · following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
14 Feb 2022 · R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021
A4 · following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
14 Feb 2022 · R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021
Q5 · following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
14 Feb 2022 · R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021
Q8 · following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
14 Feb 2022 · R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021
E-TRON · components of the brake pressure unit may corrode during the vehicles's service life
18 Oct 2021 · R/2021/398
Components of the brake pressure unit may corrode during the vehicle�s service life.
Fix: The electromechanical brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
119 vehicles · built 6 May 2020 to 4 Jun 2021
CABRIOLET · function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/330
On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
9,536 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001
A6 · the deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/234
On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
57,169 vehicles · built 14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999
A4 · the deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/234
On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
57,169 vehicles · built 14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999
A8 · function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/330
On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
9,536 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001
A6 · function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/330
On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
9,536 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001
A8 · the deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/234
On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
57,169 vehicles · built 14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999
CABRIOLET · the deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/234
On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
57,169 vehicles · built 14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999
TT · function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/330
On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
9,536 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001
TT · the deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/234
On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
57,169 vehicles · built 14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999
A4 · function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age
22 Sep 2021 · R/2021/330
On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Fix: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
9,536 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001
Q3 · the bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal can be come loose
10 Sep 2021 · R/2021/323
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.�
Fix: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
11 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2020 to 5 May 2021
A3 · the bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal can be come loose
10 Sep 2021 · R/2021/323
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.�
Fix: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
11 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2020 to 6 May 2021
E-TRON · a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted
27 Aug 2021 · R/2021/306
On vehicles manufactured within a specific period a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted.
Fix: The electromechanical brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
292 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2020 to 30 Nov 2020
E-TRON · there may be a loss of power and the message safely stop vehicle may appear.
15 Aug 2021 · R/2021/305
There may be a loss of power and the message �Safely stop vehicle� may appear.
Fix: Conduct a software update of the electric drive on the vehicles affected.
58 vehicles · built 17 Feb 2021 to 17 Mar 2021
A6 · rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
25 Jun 2021 · R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021
Q8 · rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
25 Jun 2021 · R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021
A8 · rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
25 Jun 2021 · R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021
A4 · rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
25 Jun 2021 · R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021
Q7 · rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
25 Jun 2021 · R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021
E-TRON · rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
25 Jun 2021 · R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021
A5 · rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
25 Jun 2021 · R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021
Q5 · rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
25 Jun 2021 · R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021
A4 · vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty
7 Jun 2021 · R/2021/204
Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
263 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
A7 · vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty
7 Jun 2021 · R/2021/204
Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
263 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
A5 · vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty
7 Jun 2021 · R/2021/204
Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
263 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
A7 · the front passenger airbag might not inflate fully in the event of an accident
26 Mar 2021 · R/2021/117
In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle�s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.
Fix: The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required
1,298 vehicles · built 7 Feb 2018 to 14 Dec 2020
A6 · the front passenger airbag might not inflate fully in the event of an accident
26 Mar 2021 · R/2021/117
In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle�s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.
Fix: The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required
1,298 vehicles · built 7 Feb 2018 to 14 Dec 2020
A6 · faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors
8 Dec 2020 · R/2020/372
Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
Fix: The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
31 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2020 to 15 Sep 2020
Q7 · faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors
8 Dec 2020 · R/2020/372
Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
Fix: The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
31 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2020 to 15 Sep 2020
RS6 · faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors
8 Dec 2020 · R/2020/372
Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
Fix: The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
31 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2020 to 15 Sep 2020
TT · curtain airbag might not provide intended protection in an accident
27 Oct 2020 · R/2020/304
A curtain airbag which cannot be guaranteed to provide the intended protection in the event of an accident.
Fix: The curtain airbag must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary
3 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2020 to 4 Mar 2020
A4 · seat frame may not be bolted correctly to the rail on the driver and passenger sides
26 Oct 2020 · R/2020/302
The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side
Fix: Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
8 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2020 to 10 Jul 2020
A5 · seat frame may not be bolted correctly to the rail on the driver and passenger sides
26 Oct 2020 · R/2020/302
The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side
Fix: Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
8 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2020 to 10 Jul 2020
Q3 · seat frame may not be bolted correctly to the rail on the driver and passenger sides
26 Oct 2020 · R/2020/302
The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side
Fix: Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
8 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2020 to 10 Jul 2020
S8 · the engine compartment seal may become deformed and loose
9 Oct 2020 · R/2020/287
The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances
Fix: A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.
798 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 6 Jul 2017
A8 · the engine compartment seal may become deformed and loose
9 Oct 2020 · R/2020/287
The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances
Fix: A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.
798 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 6 Jul 2017
S8PLUS · the engine compartment seal may become deformed and loose
9 Oct 2020 · R/2020/287
The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances
Fix: A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.
798 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 6 Jul 2017
A4 · moisture may enter the belt driven starter-alternator
2 Oct 2020 · R/2020/265
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
11,936 vehicles · built 10 Aug 2018 to 11 Mar 2020
A6 · moisture may enter the belt driven starter-alternator
2 Oct 2020 · R/2020/265
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
11,936 vehicles · built 10 Aug 2018 to 11 Mar 2020
Q5 · the backrest adjustment mechanism gap may be faulty on individual front seats
8 Sep 2020 · R/2020/260
It is possible that the gap on the adjusting mechanism for the backrest may be faulty on individual front seats.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.
54 vehicles · built 29 Jun 2020 to 6 Jul 2020
A4 · moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator
30 Jun 2020 · R/2020/138
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
34,982 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020
A7 · moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator
30 Jun 2020 · R/2020/138
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
34,982 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020
Q5 · moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator
30 Jun 2020 · R/2020/138
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
34,982 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020
A6 · moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator
30 Jun 2020 · R/2020/138
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
34,982 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020
A5 · moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator
30 Jun 2020 · R/2020/138
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
34,982 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020
Q7 · gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line
19 May 2020 · R/2020/135
It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Fix: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
1,568 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Dec 2019
A8 · gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line
19 May 2020 · R/2020/135
It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Fix: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
1,568 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Dec 2019
Q8 · gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line
19 May 2020 · R/2020/135
It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Fix: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
1,568 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Dec 2019
Q7 · the function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired
28 Apr 2020 · R/2020/124
The function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired.
Fix: The front head restraints must be replaced on the affected vehicles
130 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2019 to 30 Sep 2019
Q5 · there may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances
27 Mar 2020 · R/2020/115
There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances
Fix: The brake calliper housing (with actuator motor) must be replaced on the vehicles affected
380 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2020 to 30 Jan 2020
TT · in the event of an accident the fuel tank could be damaged and leak
25 Mar 2020 · R/2020/087
The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in the event of an accident.
Fix: A component protector must be fitted to a bracket on the body of the vehicles affected.
11,950 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2014 to 24 May 2019
Q8 · bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may come loose
18 Mar 2020 · R/2020/075
The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque
Fix: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.
114 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2015 to 28 Feb 2019
Q7 · bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may come loose
18 Mar 2020 · R/2020/075
The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque
Fix: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.
114 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2015 to 28 Feb 2019
Q7 · in the event of an accident the air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach
26 Feb 2020 · R/2020/056
The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident.
Fix: Replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags.
2 vehicles · built 19 Aug 2019 to 22 Aug 2019
A8 · the rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired
10 Feb 2020 · R/2020/032
The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired
Fix: Replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles
6 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2019 to 24 Oct 2019
A8 · fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering
24 Jan 2020 · R/2020/114
Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering.
Fix: The return hose for the hydraulic power steering must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
353 vehicles · built 14 Apr 2010 to 19 Sep 2013
Q7 · overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen
19 Nov 2019 · R/2019/395
Major overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen due to the heating element of the front camera.
Fix: The backlight masking screen of the front camera must be replaced and a software update carried out.
2,390 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2019 to 14 Nov 2019
Q5 · the collar of the wheel arch cover can become detached
23 Oct 2019 · R/2019/363
The collar of the wheel arch cover could become detached
Fix: Secure the wheel arch cover with 2 modified clips.
36,971 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2016 to 16 Oct 2019
A3 · the camshaft adjuster belt pulley may break or the housing bolts may come loose
9 Aug 2019 · R/2019/263
The belt pulley for the camshaft adjuster may break or the bolts for the camshaft adjuster housing may come loose
Fix: The camshaft adjuster must be replaced on the affected vehicles
133 vehicles · built 2 Jan 2014 to 22 Sep 2014
Q3 · failure of the front led turn signal
7 Aug 2019 · R/2019/260
A failure of the front LED turn signal may not always be detected in certain circumstances
Fix: A software update of the on-board supply control unit
45,677 vehicles · built 20 Dec 2014 to 30 Jul 2018
Q5 · latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail
22 Jul 2019 · R/2019/233
It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail.
Fix: The wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles must be fixed in place.
5,605 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2016 to 18 Dec 2018
Q2 · head restraint mounting may not be correctly welded to rear seat outer backrest frame
22 Jul 2019 · R/2019/234
The mounting for the head restraint may not be correctly welded to the outer backrest frame for the rear seat.
Fix: The backrest on the rear seat bench must be checked and if necessary replaced.
1 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2019 to 22 Feb 2019
Q5 · it is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail.
10 Jul 2019 · R/2019/225
It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail.
Fix: The wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles must be fixed in place with an additional bolt.
23,295 vehicles · built 3 Nov 2016 to 18 Dec 2018
A8 · a component securing seat rail for front passenger seat may be impaired
1 Jul 2019 · R/2019/229
The rigidity of a component securing the seat rail for the front passenger seat may be impaired
Fix: Both guide rails for the front passenger seat must be replaced on the vehicles affected
2 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2019 to 25 Mar 2019
E-TRON · water may enter the high voltage battery
6 Jun 2019 · R/2019/182
Water ingress into the high- voltage battery potentially causing a short circuit and risk of fire.
Fix: Permanent solution being developed. Owners offered an alternative vehicle until solution availible if required.
238 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2019 to 12 Apr 2019
A5 · the locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty
3 Jun 2019 · R/2019/175
Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
135 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
A6 · the locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty
3 Jun 2019 · R/2019/175
Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
135 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
A4 · the locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty
3 Jun 2019 · R/2019/175
Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
135 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
A7 · the locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty
3 Jun 2019 · R/2019/175
Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
135 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
A4 · an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork
9 May 2019 · R/2019/149
An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.
Fix: The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
85 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2019 to 14 Mar 2019
A5 · an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork
9 May 2019 · R/2019/149
An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.
Fix: The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
85 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2019 to 14 Mar 2019
Q5 · the brake master cylinder may not meet the specifications
16 Apr 2019 · R/2019/126
It is possible that the brake master cylinder may not meet the specifications.
Fix: The brake master cylinder on the affected vehicles must be checked and replaced if necessary.
1,059 vehicles · built 9 Aug 2018 to 6 Nov 2018
A5 · fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails
18 Mar 2019 · R/2019/099
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016
A7 · fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails
18 Mar 2019 · R/2019/099
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016
A8 · fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails
18 Mar 2019 · R/2019/099
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016
A5 CABRIO · fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails
18 Mar 2019 · R/2019/099
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016
A4 · fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails
18 Mar 2019 · R/2019/099
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016
A6 · fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails
18 Mar 2019 · R/2019/099
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016
A3 · possible discrepancy in the manufacturing process of the centre rear seat head restraint
27 Feb 2019 · R/2019/066
The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.
Fix: Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
1,573 vehicles · built 14 Apr 2018 to 25 Jun 2018
Q8 · an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork
27 Feb 2019 · R/2019/065
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Fix: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
31 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2018 to 18 Dec 2018
A8 · an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork
27 Feb 2019 · R/2019/065
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Fix: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
31 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2018 to 18 Dec 2018
Q7 · an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork
27 Feb 2019 · R/2019/065
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Fix: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
31 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2018 to 18 Dec 2018
A7 · the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail
22 Feb 2019 · R/2019/060
The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.
Fix: Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
4,907 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2014 to 31 Oct 2014
A6 · the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail
22 Feb 2019 · R/2019/060
The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.
Fix: Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
4,907 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2014 to 31 Oct 2014
A6 · rear fixed glass lid bonding may not meet correct specification
17 Dec 2018 · R/2018/363
There is a possibility that the glass bonding on the panoramic sunroof is not bonded correctly.
Fix: Replace the affected glass section with new bonding.
59 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2018 to 10 Oct 2018
A5 · passenger airbag module bolts securing to the dash panel may be insufficiently tightened
14 Dec 2018 · R/2018/365
Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
Fix: Check and replace bolts as required.
8 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2017 to 31 Jul 2017
A4 · passenger airbag module bolts securing to the dash panel may be insufficiently tightened
14 Dec 2018 · R/2018/365
Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
Fix: Check and replace bolts as required.
8 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2017 to 31 Jul 2017
Q2 · the mounting for the head restraint is not correctly welded to the outer backrest frame for the rear seat
30 Nov 2018 · R/2018/338
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Fix: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
147 vehicles · built 21 May 2018 to 3 Sep 2018
A3 · the mounting for the head restraint is not correctly welded to the outer backrest frame for the rear seat
30 Nov 2018 · R/2018/338
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Fix: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
147 vehicles · built 21 May 2018 to 3 Sep 2018
Q2 · the electro-mechanical parking brake may be released while the clutch pedal is being released
25 Oct 2018 · R/2018/295
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
Fix: The software for the brake control will be updated.
3,650 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2017 to 30 Jun 2018
Q5 · brake piston may not have been coated correctly
1 Oct 2018 · R/2018/149
1 vehicles · built 14 Apr 2018 to 24 May 2018
R8 · possible oil leakage may occur at the gearbox breather
21 Sep 2018 · R/2018/255
it is possible that oil leakage may occur at the gearbox breather when the vehicle is being driven on a racetrack and extreme driving manoeuvres are being undertaken. As a result smoke may be produced and a vehicle fire cannot be ruled out.
Fix: On the vehicles affected the single breather pipe for the gearbox breather system must be replaced by a dual breather pipe.
968 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2015 to 30 Nov 2017
Q5 · rear brake pistons coated incorrectly
18 Jun 2018 · R/2018/161
The rear brake pistons may have been coated incorrectly potentially causing the brake pedal travel to increase under braking and the effectiveness of the rear brakes to be reduced. Gas bubbles may form in the hydraulic system on the rear brake circuit under certain conditions as a function of temperature and time. In the event of a fault only the rear brake circuit will be affected. As a result the vehicle may take significantly longer to stop.
Fix: The rear brake hydraulic system (rear left and rear right brake calipers) must be bled on the affected vehicles.
606 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2018 to 19 Apr 2018
A5 · risk of overheating and failure of additional coolant pump
11 Jun 2018 · R/2018/152
On affected vehicles moisture may enter the electronic components and cause overheating and failure of the additional coolant pump. localised smoulder damage cannot be ruled out and in individual cases may cause vehicle to catch fire.
Fix: The additional coolant pump must be replaced and in addition a software update of the engine control unit must be carried out
137 vehicles · built 1 May 2011 to 31 May 2017
A4 · risk of overheating and failure of additional coolant pump
11 Jun 2018 · R/2018/152
On affected vehicles moisture may enter the electronic components and cause overheating and failure of the additional coolant pump. localised smoulder damage cannot be ruled out and in individual cases may cause vehicle to catch fire.
Fix: The additional coolant pump must be replaced and in addition a software update of the engine control unit must be carried out
137 vehicles · built 1 May 2011 to 31 May 2017
A4 · aluminium trim may partly detach from loudspeaker trim in doors and cause injury to occupants
30 Apr 2018 · R/2018/086
The aluminium trim may become detached from the loud speaker trim in the front or rear doors. Cuts and other injuries from the sharp edges may occur.
Fix: The affected vehicles will be recalled and all four aluminium strips on the loud speaker trims will be replaced.
5,092 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2017
A5 SPORTBACK · aluminium trim may partly detach from loudspeaker trim in doors and cause injury to occupants
30 Apr 2018 · R/2018/086
The aluminium trim may become detached from the loud speaker trim in the front or rear doors. Cuts and other injuries from the sharp edges may occur.
Fix: The affected vehicles will be recalled and all four aluminium strips on the loud speaker trims will be replaced.
5,092 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2017
A8 · the retaining clip in the active head restraint assembly may not be installed
24 Apr 2018 · R/2018/111
On vehicles with active head restraints the retaining clip which holds the extendible part of the head restraint in its end position may not have been installed.
Fix: Manufacturer to recall all affected vehicles to check for missing clip and replace if necessary.
6 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2018 to 31 Jan 2018
A3 · starter motor may malfunction and overheat
7 Mar 2018 · R/2018/061
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
5,208 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011
A5 · auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
19 Feb 2018 · R/2018/051
The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
114,287 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
A4 · auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
19 Feb 2018 · R/2018/051
The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
114,287 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
Q5 · auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
19 Feb 2018 · R/2018/051
The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
114,287 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
A5 CABRIOLET · auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
19 Feb 2018 · R/2018/051
The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
114,287 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
Q3 · passenger airbag may not deploy as intended
12 Feb 2018 · R/2018/044
A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.
58 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2016 to 2 Nov 2016
Q5 · passenger airbag may not deploy as intended
12 Feb 2018 · R/2018/043
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dashboard with a quality assured unit.
60 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2017 to 31 Jul 2017
A3 · passenger airbag may not deploy as intended
6 Feb 2018 · R/2018/040
There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
6 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2014 to 15 Nov 2014
A4 · auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
8 Jan 2018 · R/2017/334
The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
33,699 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
A5 · auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
8 Jan 2018 · R/2017/334
The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
33,699 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
Q5 · auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
8 Jan 2018 · R/2017/334
The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
33,699 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
A5 CABRIOLET · auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
8 Jan 2018 · R/2017/334
The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
33,699 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
Q2 · rear hub carriers not manufactured to correct standard
17 Nov 2017 · R/2017/311
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
30 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2017 to 31 Aug 2017
A3 · rear hub carriers not manufactured to correct standard
17 Nov 2017 · R/2017/311
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
30 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2017 to 31 Aug 2017
Q3 · brake lights may fail when the electronic parking brake is operated
7 Jul 2017 · R/2017/218
Due to a software error the brake lights may not function during an emergency operation of the electronic parking brake. The normal foundation brake lights will still function as intended.
Fix: On affected vehicles update software to correct this.
17,074 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Sep 2016
A3 · abs/esc system may fail
20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/190
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.
Fix: On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.
38,548 vehicles · built 1 May 2008 to 31 May 2009
Q5 · curtain airbag cylinder may corrode leading to possible rear passenger injury
15 May 2017 · R/2017/131
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.
Fix: 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.
14,157 vehicles · built 28 May 2010 to 28 Jul 2016
A5 · coolant pump may overheat
1 May 2017 · R/2017/115
Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
2,844 vehicles · built 1 May 2011 to 31 Oct 2016
A4 · coolant pump may overheat
1 May 2017 · R/2017/115
Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
2,844 vehicles · built 1 May 2011 to 31 Oct 2016
Q5 · coolant pump may overheat
1 May 2017 · R/2017/115
Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
2,844 vehicles · built 1 May 2011 to 31 Oct 2016
A6 · coolant pump may overheat
1 May 2017 · R/2017/115
Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
2,844 vehicles · built 1 May 2011 to 31 Oct 2016
A5 · airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
20 Feb 2017 · R/2017/078
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016
A7 · airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
20 Feb 2017 · R/2017/078
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016
A8 · airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
20 Feb 2017 · R/2017/078
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016
A1 · airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
20 Feb 2017 · R/2017/078
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016
A6 · airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
20 Feb 2017 · R/2017/078
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016
A4 · airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
20 Feb 2017 · R/2017/078
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016
A4 · front backrest may not perform correctly
26 Jan 2017 · R/2016/294
The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.
Fix: On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.
201 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2016 to 31 Oct 2016
Q7 · third row seats may deform in event of a collision
23 Sep 2016 · R/2016/220
On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. As a result the third row seat structure may deform in the event of an accident.
Fix: A support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected.
6,775 vehicles · built 1 May 2015 to 30 Sep 2016
A8 · sunroof glass may become loose
27 Jun 2016 · R/2016/144
The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame.
Fix: Rebond glass panel.
42 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2007 to 30 Jul 2008
Q5 · side airbag gas generator canister may fail
5 Apr 2016 · R/2016/063
For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
180 vehicles · built 14 Jan 2015 to 16 Jan 2015
A7 · fuel may leak
20 Apr 2015 · R/2015/031
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
Q5 · fuel may leak
20 Apr 2015 · R/2015/031
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
A6 · fuel may leak
20 Apr 2015 · R/2015/031
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
A5 · fuel may leak
20 Apr 2015 · R/2015/031
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
A8 · fuel may leak
20 Apr 2015 · R/2015/031
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
Q7 · fuel may leak
20 Apr 2015 · R/2015/031
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
A4 · fuel may leak
20 Apr 2015 · R/2015/031
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
A4 · air bags may not inflate correctly
5 Dec 2014 · R/2014/146
On affected vehicles the front air bags may not inflate correctly in the event of an accident and not be able to perform their function
Fix: Reprogramme the airbag control unit with new software
59,343 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 15 Oct 2014
Q7 · reduction in braking performance
1 Oct 2014 · R/2014/098
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014
A5 · reduction in braking performance
1 Oct 2014 · R/2014/098
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014
A6 · reduction in braking performance
1 Oct 2014 · R/2014/098
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014
A7 · reduction in braking performance
1 Oct 2014 · R/2014/098
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014
A4 · reduction in braking performance
1 Oct 2014 · R/2014/098
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014
Q5 · reduction in braking performance
1 Oct 2014 · R/2014/098
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014
RS7 · fuel line may have become damage and could cause a fuel leak
7 Oct 2013 · R/2013/112
Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line
452 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 1 Aug 2013
S6 · fuel line may have become damage and could cause a fuel leak
7 Oct 2013 · R/2013/112
Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line
452 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 1 Aug 2013
RS6 · fuel line may have become damage and could cause a fuel leak
7 Oct 2013 · R/2013/112
Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line
452 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 1 Aug 2013
S7 · fuel line may have become damage and could cause a fuel leak
7 Oct 2013 · R/2013/112
Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line
452 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 1 Aug 2013
A8 · glass sunroof may unexpectedly break
7 Oct 2013 · R/2013/113
Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly.
Fix: Check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. Not all of the range of vins are affected.
140 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2013 to 31 Jul 2013
Q5 · sunroof glass may shatter
7 Aug 2012 · R/2012/083
The glass sunroof may suddenly break at temperature's below -20 degrees C. This normally happens when the vehicle is parked. When it breaks the single pane safety glass disintegrates into small pieces. A slight risk of injury to the occupants cannot be ruled out.
Fix: The glass sun roof will be replaced.
718 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 20 Jul 2012
A3 · fuel may leak
15 Dec 2011 · R/2011/170
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Fix: Fitting of anti-vibration balance weights must be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
1,825 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 15 Dec 2011
A6 · curtain airbag may not inflate
12 Dec 2011 · R/2012/014
On Audi A6 manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the curtain airbag has not been correctly sewn together. As a result the curtain airbag may fail to inflate.
Fix: Replacement of the curtain airbags.
11 vehicles
R8 · fuel may leak
22 Aug 2011 · R/2011/100
Fuel hose may come into contact with the heat shield. This could cause damage to the fuel hose in isolated cases can lead to fuel leaks.
Fix: Inspection of fuel hose and replace if necessary.
483 vehicles
Q5 · interior trim may become detached causing injury
15 Feb 2010 · R/2009/150
It is possible in the event of an accident where the airbags are deployed for the A pillar trim to loosen. It is then possible for the trim to move into the passenger compartment which would increase the risk of injury to the front passengers.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the centre retaining clip on each of the A pillar trims.
2,268 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2008 to 31 May 2009
TT · clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive.
14 Dec 2009 · R/2009/112
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
1,454 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
A3 · clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive.
14 Dec 2009 · R/2009/112
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
1,454 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
TT · braking performance may be affected
31 Jul 2009 · R/2009/086
It has been identified that on specific vehicles the vacuum pipe to the servo may become damaged.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject vacuum line replaced.
123 vehicles · built 20 May 2009 to 30 Jul 2009
TT · trim may come loose in a collison causing injury
31 Mar 2008 · R/2008/027
In an accident where the rear seat belt tensioners are triggered the side pillar trim could protrude into the passenger compartment and cause an increased risk of injury for both the front and rear passengers.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front retaining clips on both side pillar trims.
286 vehicles · built 5 Jan 2007 to 20 Feb 2007
A6 · tailgate may close without warning
25 Sep 2007 · R/2007/120
It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.
Fix: Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.
8,468 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2004 to 31 Dec 2005
A6 · tailgate may close without warning
25 Sep 2007 · R/2007/120
It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.
Fix: Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.
8,468 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
Q7 · tailgate may close without warning
25 Sep 2007 · R/2007/120
It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.
Fix: Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.
8,468 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
A8 · air bag may not deploy in an impact
25 Oct 2006 · R/2006/159
It may be possible that the driver's airbag may not inflate in an optimum manner during a collision.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the driver's airbag replaced.
1,543 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2002 to 1 May 2005
A3 · curtain airbag may not inflate in a collision
6 Sep 2006 · R/2006/136
The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective welded seam on the gas generator. In this instance the curtain airbag would fail to inflate in a collision.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the curtain airbag replaced.
92 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2005 to 31 Jul 2005
A3 · flywheel may fail fire may result
27 Mar 2006 · R/2006/031
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
8,586 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2003 to 30 Jun 2003
A3 · flywheel may fail fire may result
27 Mar 2006 · R/2006/031
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
8,586 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2003 to 30 Jun 2005
A3 · flywheel may fail fire may result
27 Mar 2006 · R/2006/031
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
8,586 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2003 to 1 Jun 2005
A6 · air bags may deploy too late
11 Nov 2005 · R/2005/135
In the event of an accident in which deployment of the front airbags is required it is possible that the airbags can trigger too late.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the airbag and ECU software updated.
5,767 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 31 Mar 2005
CABRIOLET · possibility that headlight brightness may significantly reduce.
10 May 2005 · R/2005/042
It is possible that the brightness of the headlights may reduce significantly over time due to the degradation of the headlight coating
Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the reflectors of both headlights will be changed.
1,075 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 1 Feb 2004
A3 · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
1 Mar 2005 · R/2004/213
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
14,820 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
A2 · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
1 Mar 2005 · R/2004/213
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
14,820 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
A4 · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
1 Mar 2005 · R/2004/213
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
14,820 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
QUATTRO · rear left brake pipe may become damaged.
17 Mar 2004 · R/2004/041
There is a possibility that the rear left brake pipe may become damaged by contact with the rear suspension coupling rod.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles inspect brake pipe for damage to protective coating and replace and/or reposition if necessary.
820 vehicles
A8 · replace drivers airbag
5 Nov 2003 · R/2003/160
On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag
235 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2002 to 31 Mar 2003
A3 · shatter cracks may occur on a vacuum pipe to brake servo
29 Sep 2003 · R/2003/128
Shatter cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo near the connections. If a vacuum pipe leaks a lot more force will be necessary to operate the brake pedal.
Fix: The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.
21,335 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1996 to 30 Jun 1999
A4 · possible fitment of incorrect brake disc
11 Aug 2003 · R/2003/088
Size 288mm x 15mm solid front brake discs may have been fitted instead of 288mm x 25mm ventilated discs. Because of the extra clearance required for the ventilated diisc a brake pad could fall out of the caliper as the pads wear down.
Fix: Examine the front brake discs on all potentially affected vehicles and rectify where found necessary.
14 vehicles · built 1 Nov 1994 to 31 Dec 1994
A3 · airbag may not deploy
26 Oct 2002 · R/2002/143
On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Fix: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
541 vehicles
TT · airbag may not deploy
26 Oct 2002 · R/2002/143
On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Fix: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
541 vehicles
A6 · airbag may not deploy
26 Oct 2002 · R/2002/143
On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Fix: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
541 vehicles
A2 · airbag may not deploy
26 Oct 2002 · R/2002/143
On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Fix: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
541 vehicles
A4 · airbag may not deploy
26 Oct 2002 · R/2002/143
On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Fix: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
541 vehicles
A6 · brake pedal bracket may crack
1 Aug 2002 · R/2002/112
Brake pedal brackets having a casting fault may have been installed. The bracket may crack and in the worst case seriously impair the brake performance.
Fix: Fit quality assured replacement brake pedal brackets.
56 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2001 to 26 Nov 2001
A3 · anti lock brake control unit concern
7 Jun 2002 · R/2002/029
There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
99 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2001 to 30 Sep 2001
· anti lock brake control unit concern
7 Jun 2002 · R/2002/029
There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
99 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2001 to 30 Sep 2001
· windscreen wiper action may be affected
3 Sep 2001 · R/2001/114
At high speeds there is a risk that the wiper on the drivers side may become entangled with the wiper on the passenger's side which will lock wiper motion.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace driver's side windscreen wiper arm and blade with modified type.
885 vehicles · built 3 May 1999 to 17 Jan 2001
ALLROAD · windscreen wiper action may be affected
3 Sep 2001 · R/2001/114
At high speeds there is a risk that the wiper on the drivers side may become entangled with the wiper on the passenger's side which will lock wiper motion.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace driver's side windscreen wiper arm and blade with modified type.
885 vehicles · built 3 May 1999 to 17 Jan 2001
TT · instability and loss of directional control could occur
17 Apr 2000 · R/2000/008
The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits.
Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler.
3,101 vehicles · built 1 Sep 1998 to 31 Dec 1999
· instability and loss of directional control could occur
17 Apr 2000 · R/2000/008
The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits.
Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler.
3,101 vehicles · built 1 Sep 1998 to 31 Dec 1999
A8 · potential premature wear of steering ball joints
1 Nov 1999 · R/1999/072
Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.
Fix: Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.
38,307 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1998 to 31 Aug 1998
A6 · potential premature wear of steering ball joints
1 Nov 1999 · R/1999/072
Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.
Fix: Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.
38,307 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1998 to 31 Aug 1998
A4 · potential premature wear of steering ball joints
1 Nov 1999 · R/1999/072
Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.
Fix: Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.
38,307 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1998 to 31 Aug 1998
A3 · possible jamming of accelerator mechanism
26 Jan 1999 · R/1998/116
It is possible that part of the throttle actuator mechanism can rub against the bonnet insulation and in a worst-case situation could become jammed.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit modified insulation material.
1,765 vehicles · built 1 Dec 1997 to 30 Jun 1998
· possible insecurity of brake pedal
14 Jan 1999 · R/1998/106
It is possible that the bolt retaining the brake pedal may become loose. This could result in the pedal going to the floor and not returning causing a loss of braking control.
Fix: Recall vehicles to check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt.
9,192 vehicles · built 1 Jul 1994 to 31 Aug 1995
A4 · possible insecurity of brake pedal
14 Jan 1999 · R/1998/106
It is possible that the bolt retaining the brake pedal may become loose. This could result in the pedal going to the floor and not returning causing a loss of braking control.
Fix: Recall vehicles to check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt.
9,192 vehicles · built 1 Jul 1994 to 31 Aug 1995
A3 · rear left and right seat belt retractor mounting brackets may be prone to fatigue cracking
1 Jul 1998 · R/1998/047
In isolated cases the securing brackets for the rear left and right seat belt retractors may be prone to fatigue cracking. This means that the seat belts for the outer rear seats may not provide the maximum level of protection under extreme conditions.
Fix: Fit reinforcement plates at the belt retractors.
2,822 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Jan 1998
A8 · unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag
26 Nov 1997 · R/1997/075
In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
50,523 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996
80 · unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag
26 Nov 1997 · R/1997/075
In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
50,523 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996
A4 · unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag
26 Nov 1997 · R/1997/075
In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
50,523 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996
A6 · unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag
26 Nov 1997 · R/1997/075
In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
50,523 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996
A6 · front seat belt height adjuster
28 Jun 1997 · R/1997/049
The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.
1,097 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1997 to 31 Mar 1997
A4 · front seat belt height adjuster
28 Jun 1997 · R/1997/049
The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.
1,097 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1997 to 31 Mar 1997
A3 · front seat belt height adjuster
28 Jun 1997 · R/1997/049
The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.
1,097 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1997 to 31 Mar 1997
A8 · loss of tyre pressure
1 Jul 1996 · R/1996/049
In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.
Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.
144 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1996
· loss of tyre pressure
1 Jul 1996 · R/1996/049
In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.
Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.
144 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1996
80 · wheel retaining bolts may be too short
7 Feb 1994 · R/1993/078
In some cases the alloy wheel retaining bolts may be of insufficient length and fail to achieve sufficient penetration into the threads in the hub.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the suspect bolts with longer versions.
624 vehicles
100 · wheel retaining bolts may be too short
7 Feb 1994 · R/1993/078
In some cases the alloy wheel retaining bolts may be of insufficient length and fail to achieve sufficient penetration into the threads in the hub.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the suspect bolts with longer versions.
624 vehicles
80 · possible leakage of power steering fluid
27 Apr 1993 · R/1993/013
Power steering fluid may leak from the top seal of the steering assembly pinion housing into the vehicle passenger compartment.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for fitment of a modified oil seal to the steering assembly pinion housing.
898 vehicles
· possible leakage of power steering fluid
27 Apr 1993 · R/1993/013
Power steering fluid may leak from the top seal of the steering assembly pinion housing into the vehicle passenger compartment.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for fitment of a modified oil seal to the steering assembly pinion housing.
898 vehicles
100 · vacuum pump failure
19 Oct 1992 · R/1992/043
Possible failure of the brake servo vacuum pump resulting in loss of service brake servo assistance.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for removal of the pump induced vacuum supply and conversion of the vacuum source to the engine induction system.
684 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1991 to 31 Dec 1992
80 · possible failure of front suspension bolts
14 Feb 1992 · R/1992/009
The bolts securing the front suspension struts to the wheel bearing housings may fracture due to brittleness. This could lead to loss of steering control.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original bolts with quality assured examples.
700 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1991 to 31 Dec 1991
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.