Audi recall: The deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
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.
The fix
The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6 | 14 Apr 1997 | 23 Dec 1999 | 57,169 |
| A4 | 14 Apr 1997 | 23 Dec 1999 | 57,169 |
| A8 | 14 Apr 1997 | 23 Dec 1999 | 57,169 |
| Cabriolet | 14 Apr 1997 | 23 Dec 1999 | 57,169 |
| TT | 14 Apr 1997 | 23 Dec 1999 | 57,169 |
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.