AUDI A4 UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2024/158 (90607)

Manufacturer Reference

69R7

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/053 (39)

Manufacturer Reference

69EQ

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/036 (5327)

Manufacturer Reference

42L5

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/330 (9536)

Manufacturer Reference

69CJ

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/234 (57169)

Manufacturer Reference

69BT

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/236 (10089)

Manufacturer Reference

42L1

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/204 (263)

Manufacturer Reference

66M7

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/302 (8)

Manufacturer Reference

72L4

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/265 (11936)

Manufacturer Reference

27H8

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/138 (34982)

Manufacturer Reference

27H2

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/175 (135)

Manufacturer Reference

66K3

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/149 (85)

Manufacturer Reference

40O6

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/099 (2763)

Manufacturer Reference

24DP

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/365 (8)

Manufacturer Reference

69Y4

Defect

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

Remedy

Check and replace bolts as required.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/152 (137)

Manufacturer Reference

19N3

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/086 (5092)

Manufacturer Reference

70G6

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/051 (114287)

Manufacturer Reference

80C5

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/334 (33699)

Manufacturer Reference

80C6

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/115 (2844)

Manufacturer Reference

19M1

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/078 (2622)

Manufacturer Reference

69P2

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/294 (201)

Manufacturer Reference

72G1

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/031 (1073)

Manufacturer Reference

24AP

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/146 (59343)

Manufacturer Reference

69K5

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/098 (5755)

Manufacturer Reference

47L8

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2004/213 (14820)

Manufacturer Reference

20L1

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/088 (14)

Manufacturer Reference

46E1

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/143 (541)

Manufacturer Reference

69E1

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1999/072 (38307)

Manufacturer Reference

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1998/106 (9192)

Manufacturer Reference

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1997/075 (50523)

Manufacturer Reference

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1997/049 (1097)

Manufacturer Reference

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.