AUDI A6 UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2024/158 (74224)

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/2023/317 (5)

Manufacturer Reference

69FP

Defect

On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

Remedy

Replace the side airbag and bracket.

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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/2023/027 (5487)

Manufacturer Reference

20DN

Defect

The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.

Remedy

The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/169 (109)

Manufacturer Reference

24IH

Defect

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.

Remedy

The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/132 (4690)

Manufacturer Reference

21H7

Defect

The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

Remedy

The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

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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/2021/117 (1298)

Manufacturer Reference

7012

Defect

"In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle?s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully."

Remedy

The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/372 (31)

Manufacturer Reference

69BM

Defect

Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.

Remedy

The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.

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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/2019/099 (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/2019/060 (4907)

Manufacturer Reference

82C1

Defect

The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.

Remedy

Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/363 (59)

Manufacturer Reference

60D4

Defect

There is a possibility that the glass bonding on the panoramic sunroof is not bonded correctly.

Remedy

Replace the affected glass section with new bonding.

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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/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/2014/098 (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/2012/014 (11)

Manufacturer Reference

6915

Defect

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.

Remedy

Replacement of the curtain airbags.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2007/120 (8468)

Manufacturer Reference

55E4

Defect

It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.

Remedy

Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2007/120 (8468)

Manufacturer Reference

55E4

Defect

It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.

Remedy

Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2005/135 (5767)

Manufacturer Reference

69F7

Defect

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.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the airbag and ECU software updated.

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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/2002/112 (56)

Manufacturer Reference

30B1

Defect

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.

Remedy

Fit quality assured replacement brake pedal brackets.

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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/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.