Audi recall: Function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
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.
The fix
The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabriolet | 10 Jan 2000 | 13 Aug 2001 | 9,536 |
| A8 | 10 Jan 2000 | 13 Aug 2001 | 9,536 |
| A6 | 10 Jan 2000 | 13 Aug 2001 | 9,536 |
| TT | 10 Jan 2000 | 13 Aug 2001 | 9,536 |
| A4 | 10 Jan 2000 | 13 Aug 2001 | 9,536 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 September 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.