Audi TT, R8, Ttrs recall: Replacing Takata driver airbag
- What's wrong
- The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front…
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge.…
What’s wrong
The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front 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.
The fix
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT | 17 Sep 2014 | 23 Jan 2017 | 20,481 |
| R8 | 6 Oct 2014 | 2 Feb 2017 | 676 |
| Ttrs | 27 Oct 2016 | 25 Nov 2016 | 174 |
| TT | 2 Jun 2016 | 9 Dec 2016 | 21 |
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 25 February 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.