Audi recall: Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. 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.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 19 Oct 2005 | 26 Dec 2012 | 56 |
| A4 | 4 Mar 2005 | 7 Mar 2008 | 50 |
| A4 CABRIO | 8 Mar 2006 | 10 Sep 2008 | 28 |
| A5 | 17 Jul 2009 | 15 Jul 2011 | 17 |
| A6 | 27 Jul 2004 | 10 Dec 2010 | 74 |
| Q5 | 31 Oct 2008 | 16 Dec 2011 | 32 |
| TT | 11 Feb 2015 | 11 Feb 2015 | 1 |
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 8 August 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.