A4

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 4 Mar 2005 – 7 Mar 2008

   ~50 vehicles affected

2. Replacing Takata passenger airbag

   R/2024/158 · 4 Apr 2024

   4 Apr 2024

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.

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   Built 4 Oct 2004 – 18 Apr 2008

   ~90,944 vehicles affected

3. 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.

   R/2023/053 · 1 Feb 2023

   1 Feb 2023

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the passenger side.

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   Built 12 Oct 2004 – 4 Apr 2008

   ~39 vehicles affected

4. 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

   R/2022/036 · 14 Feb 2022

   14 Feb 2022

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.

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   Built 7 Nov 2019 – 20 Feb 2021

   ~5,327 vehicles affected

5. THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR

   R/2021/234 · 22 Sep 2021

   22 Sep 2021

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary

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   Built 14 Apr 1997 – 23 Dec 1999

   ~57,169 vehicles affected

6. FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE

   R/2021/330 · 22 Sep 2021

   22 Sep 2021

   Defect

   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.

   Remedy

   The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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   Built 10 Jan 2000 – 13 Aug 2001

   ~9,536 vehicles affected

7. REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   R/2021/236 · 25 Jun 2021

   25 Jun 2021

   Defect

   One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

   Remedy

   The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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   Built 7 Nov 2019 – 18 Feb 2021

   ~10,089 vehicles affected

8. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY

   R/2021/204 · 7 Jun 2021

   7 Jun 2021

   Defect

   Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

   Remedy

   The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.

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   Built 2 Dec 2015 – 17 Dec 2018

   ~263 vehicles affected

9. SEAT FRAME MAY NOT BE BOLTED CORRECTLY TO THE RAIL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES

   R/2020/302 · 26 Oct 2020

   26 Oct 2020

   Defect

   The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side

   Remedy

   Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.

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   Built 9 Jul 2020 – 10 Jul 2020

   ~8 vehicles affected

10. MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR

    R/2020/265 · 2 Oct 2020

    2 Oct 2020

    Defect

    It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.

    Remedy

    The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 10 Aug 2018 – 11 Mar 2020

    ~11,936 vehicles affected

11. MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR

    R/2020/138 · 30 Jun 2020

    30 Jun 2020

    Defect

    It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.

    Remedy

    The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 1 Jun 2017 – 31 Mar 2020

    ~34,982 vehicles affected

12. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY

    R/2019/175 · 3 Jun 2019

    3 Jun 2019

    Defect

    Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.

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    Built 2 Dec 2015 – 17 Dec 2018

    ~135 vehicles affected

13. AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK

    R/2019/149 · 9 May 2019

    9 May 2019

    Defect

    An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.

    Remedy

    The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 26 Feb 2019 – 14 Mar 2019

    ~85 vehicles affected

14. FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    R/2019/099 · 18 Mar 2019

    18 Mar 2019

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 18 Feb 2014 – 2 Sep 2016

    ~2,763 vehicles affected

15. PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE BOLTS SECURING TO THE DASH PANEL MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED

    R/2018/365 · 14 Dec 2018

    14 Dec 2018

    Defect

    Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.

    Remedy

    Check and replace bolts as required.

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    Built 1 Feb 2017 – 31 Jul 2017

    ~8 vehicles affected

16. RISK OF OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF ADDITIONAL COOLANT PUMP

    R/2018/152 · 11 Jun 2018

    11 Jun 2018

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    The additional coolant pump must be replaced and in addition a software update of the engine control unit must be carried out

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    Built 1 May 2011 – 31 May 2017

    ~137 vehicles affected

17. ALUMINIUM TRIM MAY PARTLY DETACH FROM LOUDSPEAKER TRIM IN DOORS AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS

    R/2018/086 · 30 Apr 2018

    30 Apr 2018

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles will be recalled and all four aluminium strips on the loud speaker trims will be replaced.

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    Built 1 Oct 2014 – 31 Oct 2017

    ~5,092 vehicles affected

18. AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT

    R/2018/051 · 19 Feb 2018

    19 Feb 2018

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.

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    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 31 Jul 2015

    ~114,287 vehicles affected

19. AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT

    R/2017/334 · 8 Jan 2018

    8 Jan 2018

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

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    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 31 Jul 2015

    ~33,699 vehicles affected

20. COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    R/2017/115 · 1 May 2017

    1 May 2017

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

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    Built 1 May 2011 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~2,844 vehicles affected

21. AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    R/2017/078 · 20 Feb 2017

    20 Feb 2017

    Defect

    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

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

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    Built 1 May 2016 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~2,622 vehicles affected

22. FRONT BACKREST MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

    R/2016/294 · 26 Jan 2017

    26 Jan 2017

    Defect

    The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.

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    Built 1 Aug 2016 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~201 vehicles affected

23. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2015/031 · 20 Apr 2015

    20 Apr 2015

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

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    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 30 Apr 2012

    ~1,073 vehicles affected

24. AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE CORRECTLY

    R/2014/146 · 5 Dec 2014

    5 Dec 2014

    Defect

    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

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the airbag control unit with new software

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    Built 1 Nov 2011 – 15 Oct 2014

    ~59,343 vehicles affected

25. REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    R/2014/098 · 1 Oct 2014

    1 Oct 2014

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

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    Built 1 Jan 2012 – 27 Aug 2014

    ~5,755 vehicles affected

26. 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

27. POSSIBLE FITMENT OF INCORRECT BRAKE DISC

    R/2003/088 · 11 Aug 2003

    11 Aug 2003

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Examine the front brake discs on all potentially affected vehicles and rectify where found necessary.

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    Built 1 Nov 1994 – 31 Dec 1994

    ~14 vehicles affected

28. 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

29. POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    R/1999/072 · 1 Nov 1999

    1 Nov 1999

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

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    Built 1 Mar 1998 – 31 Aug 1998

    ~38,307 vehicles affected

30. POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF BRAKE PEDAL

    R/1998/106 · 14 Jan 1999

    14 Jan 1999

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles to check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt.

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    Built 1 Jul 1994 – 31 Aug 1995

    ~9,192 vehicles affected

31. UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG

    R/1997/075 · 26 Nov 1997

    26 Nov 1997

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

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    Built 1 Jan 1995 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~50,523 vehicles affected

32. 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