A3

All recall notices.

1. Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN

   R/2025/387 · 8 Aug 2025

   8 Aug 2025

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   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.

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   Built 19 Oct 2005 – 26 Dec 2012

   ~56 vehicles affected

2. Replacing TAKATA driver airbag

   R/2024/312 · 13 Aug 2024

   13 Aug 2024

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.

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   Built 29 Jun 2005 – 13 Nov 2012

   ~167 vehicles affected

3. 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.

   R/2023/254 · 22 Aug 2023

   22 Aug 2023

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.

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   Built 11 Mar 2020 – 27 May 2023

   ~104,162 vehicles affected

4. RESTRAINING CAPACITY OF THE BELT SYSTEM FOR THE FRONT SEATS MAY BE LOWER THAN INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

   R/2022/303 · 20 Oct 2022

   20 Oct 2022

   Defect

   The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.�

   Remedy

   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.�

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   Built 22 Sep 2021 – 11 Nov 2021

   ~174 vehicles affected

5. THE BOLTED CONNECTION ON THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE COME LOOSE

   R/2021/323 · 10 Sep 2021

   10 Sep 2021

   Defect

   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.�

   Remedy

   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.

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   Built 24 Aug 2020 – 6 May 2021

   ~11 vehicles affected

6. THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BELT PULLEY MAY BREAK OR THE HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE

   R/2019/263 · 9 Aug 2019

   9 Aug 2019

   Defect

   The belt pulley for the camshaft adjuster may break or the bolts for the camshaft adjuster housing may come loose

   Remedy

   The camshaft adjuster must be replaced on the affected vehicles

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   Built 2 Jan 2014 – 22 Sep 2014

   ~133 vehicles affected

7. POSSIBLE DISCREPANCY IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE CENTRE REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT

   R/2019/066 · 27 Feb 2019

   27 Feb 2019

   Defect

   The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.

   Remedy

   Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.

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   Built 14 Apr 2018 – 25 Jun 2018

   ~1,573 vehicles affected

8. THE MOUNTING FOR THE HEAD RESTRAINT IS NOT CORRECTLY WELDED TO THE OUTER BACKREST FRAME FOR THE REAR SEAT

   R/2018/338 · 30 Nov 2018

   30 Nov 2018

   Defect

   The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

   Remedy

   Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

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   Built 21 May 2018 – 3 Sep 2018

   ~147 vehicles affected

9. STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT

   R/2018/061 · 7 Mar 2018

   7 Mar 2018

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

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   Built 1 Mar 2011 – 30 Nov 2011

   ~5,208 vehicles affected

10. PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    R/2018/040 · 6 Feb 2018

    6 Feb 2018

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.

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    Built 1 Jul 2014 – 15 Nov 2014

    ~6 vehicles affected

11. REAR HUB CARRIERS NOT MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT STANDARD

    R/2017/311 · 17 Nov 2017

    17 Nov 2017

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

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    Built 1 Aug 2017 – 31 Aug 2017

    ~30 vehicles affected

12. ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    R/2017/190 · 20 Jun 2017

    20 Jun 2017

    Defect

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

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    Built 1 May 2008 – 31 May 2009

    ~38,548 vehicles affected

13. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2011/170 · 15 Dec 2011

    15 Dec 2011

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Fitting of anti-vibration balance weights must be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

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    Built 1 Jan 2008 – 15 Dec 2011

    ~1,825 vehicles affected

14. CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.

    R/2009/112 · 14 Dec 2009

    14 Dec 2009

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

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    Built 1 Sep 2008 – 31 Aug 2009

    ~1,454 vehicles affected

15. CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE IN A COLLISION

    R/2006/136 · 6 Sep 2006

    6 Sep 2006

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the curtain airbag replaced.

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    Built 1 Jun 2005 – 31 Jul 2005

    ~92 vehicles affected

16. FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL FIRE MAY RESULT

    R/2006/031 · 27 Mar 2006

    27 Mar 2006

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

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    Built 1 Dec 2003 – 30 Jun 2003

    ~8,586 vehicles affected

17. FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL FIRE MAY RESULT

    R/2006/031 · 27 Mar 2006

    27 Mar 2006

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

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    Built 1 Dec 2003 – 30 Jun 2005

    ~8,586 vehicles affected

18. FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL FIRE MAY RESULT

    R/2006/031 · 27 Mar 2006

    27 Mar 2006

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

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    Built 1 Dec 2003 – 1 Jun 2005

    ~8,586 vehicles affected

19. BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK

    R/2004/213 · 1 Mar 2005

    1 Mar 2005

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

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    Built 1 Mar 2004 – 31 Aug 2004

    ~14,820 vehicles affected

20. SHATTER CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON A VACUUM PIPE TO BRAKE SERVO

    R/2003/128 · 29 Sep 2003

    29 Sep 2003

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.

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    Built 1 Aug 1996 – 30 Jun 1999

    ~21,335 vehicles affected

21. AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    R/2002/143 · 26 Oct 2002

    26 Oct 2002

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~541 vehicles affected

22. ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN

    R/2002/029 · 7 Jun 2002

    7 Jun 2002

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

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    Built 1 Mar 2001 – 30 Sep 2001

    ~99 vehicles affected

23. POSSIBLE JAMMING OF ACCELERATOR MECHANISM

    R/1998/116 · 26 Jan 1999

    26 Jan 1999

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit modified insulation material.

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    Built 1 Dec 1997 – 30 Jun 1998

    ~1,765 vehicles affected

24. REAR LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BE PRONE TO FATIGUE CRACKING

    R/1998/047 · 1 Jul 1998

    1 Jul 1998

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Fit reinforcement plates at the belt retractors.

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    Built 1 Jan 1998 – 31 Jan 1998

    ~2,822 vehicles affected

25. FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

    R/1997/049 · 28 Jun 1997

    28 Jun 1997

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

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    Built 1 Feb 1997 – 31 Mar 1997

    ~1,097 vehicles affected