Audi A4 recalls

78 official safety recalls for the Audi A4 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Front airbag inflator may explode
Reported August 8, 2025Model years 2005–2008DVSA recall R/2025/387258 vehicles affected
The inflator may explode when the airbag deploys, ejecting metal fragments that could cause life-threatening or fatal injuries. The affected airbags will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
Defect
Urgent Safety Warning â 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.
Remedy
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.
Driver airbag inflator may release metal parts
Reported August 13, 2024Model years 2006–2009DVSA recall R/2024/312207 vehicles affected
The driver airbag gas generator housing may release small metal parts that could injure the driver or a passenger. The driver-side airbag gas generator will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Replacing TAKATA driver airbag
Defect
On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
Remedy
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
Passenger airbag may rupture when deployed
Reported April 4, 2024Model years 2004–2008DVSA recall R/2024/158165,172 vehicles affected
In extremely rare cases, the passenger airbag may be overloaded and burst when deployed, releasing metal parts that could cause life-threatening injury. The airbag will be checked and replaced if required.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Replacing Takata passenger airbag
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.
Passenger air bag may be deactivated
Reported April 3, 2024Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 24V25100091 vehicles affected
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen and deactivate the passenger air bag, which then may not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the occupant detection system control module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Passenger airbag housing may burst
Reported February 1, 2023Model years 2004–2008DVSA recall R/2023/05339 vehicles affected
If the front airbag deploys, its gas generator housing may burst. The passenger-side airbag unit will be replaced as a precaution.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
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.
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.
Infotainment unit may disable rearview camera display
Reported October 26, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V8060006,076 vehicles affected
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, leaving the rearview camera display inoperative the next time it is started and reducing rear visibility. Dealers will replace the unit free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Rearview camera may display a blank screen
Reported October 5, 2022Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 22V742000170,296 vehicles affected
A software issue may cause a blank screen instead of the rearview camera image when reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Driver airbag inflator may explode or underinflate
Reported July 1, 2022Model years 1997–1998NHTSA campaign 22V47100028,624 vehicles affected
The driver airbag inflator may absorb moisture and explode when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle, or the airbag may underinflate and fail to protect occupants properly. Dealers will replace the inflator with a different design free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence
The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Engine control unit may short-circuit and stall engine
Reported May 23, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V36800072 vehicles affected
A semiconductor in the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Rear wheel alignment may be changed unnoticed
Reported February 14, 2022Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2022/03642,616 vehicles affected
Toe or camber values on the rear axle may have been changed incorrectly after a previous campaign without being noticed. Wheel alignment will be checked and the suspension serviced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
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
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.
Rear axle misalignment may cause tire wear
Reported January 26, 2022Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 22V03400031,058 vehicles affected
The rear axle alignment may not have been checked after earlier repairs. Misalignment can cause premature or uneven tire wear and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and adjust the alignment and replace affected tires free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
TIRES
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Consequence
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Seat heater cable fault may disable passenger airbag
Reported November 10, 2021Model years 2017–2020NHTSA campaign 21V874000208,332 vehicles affected
A faulty seat heater cable connection may cause the system to misdiagnose a fault and disable the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the cable and either the heating mat or the entire seat cover free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequence
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Rear-view camera image may not display
Reported October 20, 2021Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 21V8250002,857 vehicles affected
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from displaying when reversing, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Driver airbag function may be restricted
Reported September 22, 2021Model years 2000–2001DVSA recall R/2021/330EU Safety Gate A12/01579/2147,680 vehicles affected
The driver airbag's function may be restricted due to its age. The gas generator in the driver airbag will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE
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.
Driver airbag may deploy late or with insufficient force
Reported September 22, 2021Model years 1997–1999DVSA recall R/2021/234285,845 vehicles affected
Age-related deterioration may restrict the function of the driver airbag. The airbag will be checked and the gas generator replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR
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
Rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early
Reported August 5, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V60600045,496 vehicles affected
The rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the middle rear seat belt assemblies and replace them if necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Rear axle suspension link nuts may not meet specifications
Reported June 25, 2021Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2021/23680,712 vehicles affected
One or more nuts fitted to the rear axle suspension links may not meet specifications. The affected nuts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
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.
Driver air bag inflator may deploy improperly
Reported June 23, 2021Model years 2000–2002NHTSA campaign 21V47000062,812 vehicles affected
The inflator may absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue, causing the air bag to deploy improperly in a crash and increasing the risk of serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with an alternative inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Towing bracket hinge lock may be faulty
Reported June 7, 2021Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2021/204789 vehicles affected
The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket may be faulty. The hinge module will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY
Defect
Vehicles may have been fitted with a 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 where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
Passenger airbag may not deploy optimally
Reported May 5, 2021EU Safety Gate A12/00863/21
A dashboard manufacturing discrepancy may prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying optimally, reducing its protection and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The remedy is a recall of the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
Due to discrepancy in the dashboard manufacturing process, the front passenger airbag may fail to deploy optimally.This could impair its protective function, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Rear axle trailing arm lock nut may break
Reported April 26, 2021Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 21V29500040,993 vehicles affected
Stress corrosion may break a rear axle trailing arm lock nut, misaligning the axle and causing loss of control. Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if needed, the associated bolts, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat frame may not be secured to rail
Reported October 26, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/30224 vehicles affected
The driver or front passenger seat frame may not be bolted correctly to its rail. The connection will be checked and the frame replaced if required.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SEAT FRAME MAY NOT BE BOLTED CORRECTLY TO THE RAIL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES
Defect
The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side
Remedy
Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
Moisture may enter the starter-alternator
Reported October 2, 2020Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2020/26523,872 vehicles affected
Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator. The starter-alternator will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR
Defect
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy
The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator
Reported June 30, 2020Model years 2017–2020DVSA recall R/2020/138174,910 vehicles affected
Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator. It will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR
Defect
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy
The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Driver air bag inflator may deploy improperly
Reported January 31, 2020Model years 1999–2000NHTSA campaign 20V056000106,857 vehicles affected
Moisture may cause the driver air bag to deploy improperly, leaving it unable to protect the occupant as intended and increasing the risk of serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternative one free of charge when parts are available.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger air bag may be disabled
Reported July 24, 2019Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 19V547000145,337 vehicles affected
Oxidation on a passenger detection system cable may cause a malfunction to be diagnosed incorrectly and disable the passenger air bag, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will install cable ties on the harness free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequence
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Towing bracket hinge lock may be faulty
Reported June 3, 2019Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2019/175540 vehicles affected
The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket may be faulty. The hinge module will be checked and replaced if required.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY
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.
Shock absorber fork may lack rigidity
Reported May 9, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/149170 vehicles affected
A casting error may make the shock absorber fork less rigid. Dealers will replace the affected forks.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK
Defect
An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.
Remedy
The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Fuel may escape from the fuel rails
Reported March 18, 2019Model years 2014–2016DVSA recall R/2019/09916,578 vehicles affected
Fuel may escape from one or both low-pressure fuel rails. The low-pressure fuel rails on both cylinder banks will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS
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.
Passenger airbag bolts may be too loose
Reported December 14, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/36516 vehicles affected
The bolts securing the passenger airbag module may not be tightened to the correct torque. They will be checked and replaced as required.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE BOLTS SECURING TO THE DASH PANEL MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED
Defect
Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
Remedy
Check and replace bolts as required.
Passenger air bag mounting screw may be loose
Reported November 27, 2018Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 18V83600012 vehicles affected
A passenger air bag mounting screw may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting air bag deployment and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the screw and tighten or replace it as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode
Reported June 22, 2018Model years 2004–2009NHTSA campaign 18V427000237,947 vehicles affected
After long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes, the passenger air bag inflator may explode when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and risking serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Coolant pump may overheat and fail
Reported June 11, 2018Model years 2011–2017DVSA recall R/2018/152274 vehicles affected
Moisture may enter the additional coolant pump's electronics, causing overheating and failure. Localised smouldering damage may occur and, in some cases, the vehicle may catch fire. The pump will be replaced and the engine control unit software updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RISK OF OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF ADDITIONAL COOLANT PUMP
Defect
On affected vehicles moisture may enter the electronic components and cause overheating and failure of the additional coolant pump. localised smoulder damage cannot be ruled out and in individual cases may cause vehicle to catch fire.
Remedy
The additional coolant pump must be replaced and in addition a software update of the engine control unit must be carried out
Door speaker trim may detach and cause injury
Reported April 30, 2018Model years 2014–2017DVSA recall R/2018/08610,184 vehicles affected
Aluminium trim may detach from the front or rear door speaker trim, exposing sharp edges that could cause cuts or other injuries. All four aluminium strips will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ALUMINIUM TRIM MAY PARTLY DETACH FROM LOUDSPEAKER TRIM IN DOORS AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS
Defect
The aluminium trim may become detached from the loud speaker trim in the front or rear doors. Cuts and other injuries from the sharp edges may occur.
Remedy
The affected vehicles will be recalled and all four aluminium strips on the loud speaker trims will be replaced.
Coolant pump may overheat or short-circuit
Reported April 11, 2018Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 18V229000342,867 vehicles affected
Debris may block the electric coolant pump and cause it to overheat, or moisture may cause it to short-circuit. Either condition can increase the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Consequence
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air conditioning heater element may overheat
Reported February 19, 2018Model years 2011–2015DVSA recall R/2018/051457,148 vehicles affected
The auxiliary heater element may overheat at its connectors, causing smouldering damage or potentially a fire. The element will be replaced with one that has improved electrical connectors.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT
Defect
The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
Driver air bag inflator may explode
Reported January 30, 2018Model years 2007–2009NHTSA campaign 18V082000162,782 vehicles affected
Excessive internal pressure may cause the driver air bag inflator to explode when the air bag deploys, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternative one free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Auxiliary heater may overheat or fail
Reported January 8, 2018Model years 2011–2015DVSA recall R/2017/334134,796 vehicles affected
The auxiliary heater element may overheat around its connectors, fail, and cause smouldering damage or a potential fire. An element with improved electrical connectors will be fitted, and the air conditioning control software updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT
Defect
The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode
Reported January 4, 2018Model years 2009NHTSA campaign 18V00400010,166 vehicles affected
The passenger air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Door speaker trim may come loose, exposing sharp edges
Reported October 25, 2017Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 17V67500031,323 vehicles affected
Aluminium trim around the door speakers can come loose, exposing sharp edges that may injure occupants. Dealers will replace the speaker cover trim free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Consequence
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Auxiliary heater wires may overheat or melt
Reported October 5, 2017Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 17V622000216,913 vehicles affected
Corrosion in the auxiliary heater connector may cause its wires to overheat or melt, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the heater and update the software if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Consequence
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Coolant pump may overheat
Reported May 1, 2017Model years 2011–2016DVSA recall R/2017/11511,376 vehicles affected
Foreign particles in the coolant may block the additional coolant pump and cause it to overheat. Software will deactivate the pump if it malfunctions, and the pump will be replaced if it has malfunctioned.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT
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.
Airbags or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy
Reported February 20, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/07815,732 vehicles affected
A manufacturing error may prevent an airbag or seat belt pretensioner from triggering in a collision. The airbag assembly and, where necessary, the seat belt pretensioner will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
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.
Front seat backrest may be assembled incorrectly
Reported January 26, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/294201 vehicles affected
Front seat backrests may be assembled incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury in a collision. The frames will be checked and affected components replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT BACKREST MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
Defect
The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture
Reported January 11, 2017Model years 2005–2009NHTSA campaign 17V03200033,421 vehicles affected
In a crash, the passenger air bag inflator may rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Coolant pump may overheat and cause a fire
Reported January 3, 2017Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 17V002000342,867 vehicles affected
Debris may block the electric coolant pump, causing it to overheat and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will update the software to deactivate power to the pump if it becomes blocked, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Consequence
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air bags or seat belt pretensioners may not work properly
Reported December 29, 2016Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 16V9550005,947 vehicles affected
Some air bags may not deploy properly, or seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace affected air bags and pretensioners free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Side marker lights may not illuminate
Reported September 6, 2016Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 16V64200079,895 vehicles affected
Software may make the side marker lights inoperative with the parking lights or headlights, making the vehicle less visible at night and increasing crash risk. Dealers will upload revised software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Reported June 1, 2016Model years 2004–2008NHTSA campaign 16V382000194,453 vehicles affected
The passenger airbag inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and risking serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Airbag control unit may corrode and fail
Reported May 27, 2016Model years 2008–2009NHTSA campaign 16V3760008,381 vehicles affected
The airbag control unit may corrode and fail, preventing airbags from deploying in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the control unit free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Consequence
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture
Reported February 10, 2016Model years 2006–2009NHTSA campaign 16V079000151,767 vehicles affected
The driver airbag inflator may rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the driver airbag inflators, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel may leak from injector rails
Reported April 20, 2015Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2015/0317,511 vehicles affected
Fuel may leak from the injector rails; drivers may notice a fuel smell or see evidence of a leak. The injector rails and seals will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
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.
Fuel injection system may leak
Reported January 20, 2015Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 15V01900026,008 vehicles affected
The fuel injection system may leak, and fuel near an ignition source can cause a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel rails and seals free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Front airbags may not inflate correctly
Reported December 5, 2014Model years 2011–2014DVSA recall R/2014/14659,343 vehicles affected
The front airbags may not inflate correctly in a crash and may not perform their intended function. The airbag control unit will be reprogrammed with new software.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE CORRECTLY
Defect
On affected vehicles the front air bags may not inflate correctly in the event of an accident and not be able to perform their function
Remedy
Reprogramme the airbag control unit with new software
Front airbags may not deploy after a second impact
Reported October 24, 2014Model years 2013–2015NHTSA campaign 14V667000101,938 vehicles affected
After side airbags deploy in a crash, a second impact to the front may not trigger the front airbags, increasing occupant injury risk. Audi dealers will update the airbag control software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Consequence
If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Engine oil may reduce brake servo assistance
Reported October 1, 2014Model years 2012–2014DVSA recall R/2014/09834,530 vehicles affected
Engine oil may enter the brake servo through the vacuum feed line, causing its diaphragm to rupture and reducing brake assistance. The vacuum line will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
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.
Fuel pump may stop supplying fuel
Reported August 28, 2007Model years 2003NHTSA campaign 07V37500034,358 vehicles affected
A change in fuel pump electrical components may cause the pump to stop working and interrupt fuel supply, potentially stalling the vehicle without warning and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Consequence
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).
Notes
VW RECALL NO. M7 AND AUDI RECALL NO. JL.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Ignition switch may fail to return to Run
Reported October 23, 2006Model years 1996–1997NHTSA campaign 06V40300028,594 vehicles affected
A cracked spring anchor in the ignition switch may prevent the key from returning to Run after starting. Electrical accessories such as the wipers and headlights may stop working, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a new ignition switch free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AS A RESULT OF A PROBLEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ANCHOR POINT OF THE SPRING MAY CRACK. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW IGNITION SWITCH WITH AN OPTIMIZED ANCHOR POINT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES THE REMEDY PROGRAM UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 00V317).
Notes
AUDI RECALL NO. JS.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine
Reported January 23, 2006Model years 2003NHTSA campaign 06V01700074,000 vehicles affected
Electrical components in the fuel pump may fail, interrupting fuel supply and causing the engine to stall without warning, which may increase crash risk. Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Consequence
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
VW RECALL NO. M7 AND AUDI RECALL NO. JL.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Headlamp coating may degrade and reduce light output
Reported March 15, 2005Model years 2003–2004NHTSA campaign 05V0960009,965 vehicles affected
The xenon headlamp coating may degrade over time, reducing light output and affecting the driver's field of view. Dealers will replace both headlamp reflectors free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
VW RECALL NO. JH. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Fuel pump cover bolts may break
Reported March 1, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/21344,460 vehicles affected
Fuel pump cover bolts may break, leaving the housing loose and allowing diesel to leak. The pump will be checked and, if affected, its cover bolts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
Defect
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
Incorrect front brake discs may let pads fall out
Reported August 11, 2003Model years 1994DVSA recall R/2003/08814 vehicles affected
Solid discs may have been fitted instead of ventilated discs. As the pads wear, a brake pad could fall out of the caliper. The front discs will be examined and corrected where necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE FITMENT OF INCORRECT BRAKE DISC
Defect
Size 288mm x 15mm solid front brake discs may have been fitted instead of 288mm x 25mm ventilated discs. Because of the extra clearance required for the ventilated diisc a brake pad could fall out of the caliper as the pads wear down.
Remedy
Examine the front brake discs on all potentially affected vehicles and rectify where found necessary.
Driver's airbag may not deploy
Reported October 26, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/1432,705 vehicles affected
In a collision above the airbag triggering threshold, the driver's airbag may not deploy. The driver's airbag unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
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.
Tie rod seals may let in moisture and dust
Reported December 6, 2000Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 00V41400083,000 vehicles affected
Tie rod seals may not keep moisture or dust out of the swivel bearing. The bearing could wear over time and reduce steering control. Dealers will replace the tie rods.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Ignition switch may leave accessories inoperative
Reported October 11, 2000Model years 1996–1997NHTSA campaign 00V31700027,900 vehicles affected
The ignition switch housing may fracture, preventing the key from returning to the running position after starting. Electrical accessories such as the wipers and headlights may stop working. Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING CAN FRACTURE AT THE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR POINT. FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel feed line may shrink and leak
Reported March 6, 2000Model years 1992–1995NHTSA campaign 00V0680003,000 vehicles affected
Heat from the turbocharger may cause the fuel feed line to age prematurely and shrink, allowing fuel to seep from its connection. Dealers will replace the line with shrinkage-resistant material.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Track rod ends may wear prematurely
Reported November 1, 1999Model years 1998DVSA recall R/1999/072114,921 vehicles affected
Faulty seals may cause premature wear of the track rod ends. If warning noises are ignored, a bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control. The track rod ends will be replaced with versions fitted with improved seals.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS
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.
Tie rod seals may allow moisture and dust inside
Reported September 13, 1999Model years 1998–1999NHTSA campaign 99V24800051,900 vehicles affected
Tie rod seals may not keep moisture or dust out of the swivel bearings. The bearings could wear over time and reduce steering control. Dealers will replace the tie rods.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.
Notes
VW RECALL NO. UL/AUDI RECALL NO. KW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Brake booster vacuum valve may not work in cold weather
Reported May 21, 1999Model years 1997–1999NHTSA campaign 99V13100188,121 vehicles affected
Below -4 F in certain driving conditions, a vacuum hose control valve may not open or close fully, leaving the brake booster with insufficient vacuum. Dealers will install a vacuum bypass system in vehicles operated in the affected states to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist in all weather conditions.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Brake pedal retaining bolt may loosen
Reported January 14, 1999Model years 1994–1995DVSA recall R/1998/1069,192 vehicles affected
The brake pedal retaining bolt may loosen, causing the pedal to drop to the floor and not return, with loss of braking control. The pedal will be checked and the bolt tightened if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF BRAKE PEDAL
Defect
It is possible that the bolt retaining the brake pedal may become loose. This could result in the pedal going to the floor and not returning causing a loss of braking control.
Remedy
Recall vehicles to check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt.
Airflow screen pieces may prevent throttle from idling
Reported June 22, 1998Model years 1998NHTSA campaign 98V13400019,800 vehicles affected
An engine backfire during a cold start can damage the loosely seated airflow screen. Pieces may enter the intake and prevent the throttle plate from returning to idle. Dealers will install a retaining ring to secure the screen.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING A COLD-START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER CAN BECOME DAMAGED.
Consequence
SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING RING TO HOLD THE AIR SCREEN IN PLACE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Driver airbag may deploy unexpectedly
Reported November 26, 1997Model years 1995–1996DVSA recall R/1997/075151,569 vehicles affected
Static electricity may trigger the airbag when the driver enters or leaves the stationary vehicle. An earth cable will be fitted to the steering wheel to discharge static.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG
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.
Static electricity may trigger driver air bag
Reported October 8, 1997Model years 1995–1997NHTSA campaign 97V17500039,300 vehicles affected
Static electricity in low humidity can trigger the driver air bag when someone enters or exits and touches certain areas of the steering wheel, risking injury. Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver air bag.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Airbag sensor may malfunction and deploy unexpectedly
Reported October 6, 1997Model years 1991–1993NHTSA campaign 97V17200054,800 vehicles affected
An airbag sensor may not meet durability standards and could malfunction, causing the airbag system to deploy without warning and potentially causing the driver to lose control. Dealers will replace the airbag sensor control module.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly
Reported July 22, 1997Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 97V11500012 vehicles affected
The rear seat belt retractors may fail to lock or stay locked, which could cause occupant injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the rear seat belt assembly.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
Notes
NOTE:AUDI HAS TELEPHONED ALL OWNERS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS RECALL.
Seat belt height adjuster may fail in a crash
Reported June 28, 1997Model years 1997DVSA recall R/1997/0492,194 vehicles affected
The front seat belt height adjuster may not meet specification and could endanger the belt wearer in a crash. It will be inspected and replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER
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.
Horn may work intermittently
Reported May 23, 1996Model years 1996NHTSA campaign 96V0880003,700 vehicles affected
Insufficient electrical ground contact may make the horn work only intermittently, preventing the driver from sounding a warning. Dealers will install a ground contact spring to improve the connection.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Defect
THE HORN CAN WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND CONTACT SPRING WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE ELECTRICAL GROUND CONNECTION.
Notes
SYSTEM: COMMUNICATIONS; HORN ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING DURING LATE MAY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND OD NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Ignition switch may disrupt electrical accessories
Reported January 29, 1996Model years 1994–1996NHTSA campaign 96V01700024,000 vehicles affected
A defective ignition switch can cause accessories such as turn signals, wipers, lamps, power windows and air conditioning to malfunction when the car is started. Dealers will replace the switch.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

Back to the Audi A4

Front airbag inflator may explode

Driver airbag inflator may release metal parts

Passenger airbag may rupture when deployed

Passenger air bag may be deactivated

Passenger airbag housing may burst

Infotainment unit may disable rearview camera display

Rearview camera may display a blank screen

Driver airbag inflator may explode or underinflate

Engine control unit may short-circuit and stall engine

Rear wheel alignment may be changed unnoticed

Rear axle misalignment may cause tire wear

Seat heater cable fault may disable passenger airbag

Rear-view camera image may not display

Driver airbag function may be restricted

Driver airbag may deploy late or with insufficient force

Rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early

Rear axle suspension link nuts may not meet specifications

Driver air bag inflator may deploy improperly

Towing bracket hinge lock may be faulty

Passenger airbag may not deploy optimally

Rear axle trailing arm lock nut may break

Seat frame may not be secured to rail

Moisture may enter the starter-alternator

Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator

Driver air bag inflator may deploy improperly

Passenger air bag may be disabled

Towing bracket hinge lock may be faulty

Shock absorber fork may lack rigidity

Fuel may escape from the fuel rails

Passenger airbag bolts may be too loose

Passenger air bag mounting screw may be loose

Passenger air bag inflator may explode

Coolant pump may overheat and fail

Door speaker trim may detach and cause injury

Coolant pump may overheat or short-circuit

Air conditioning heater element may overheat

Driver air bag inflator may explode

Auxiliary heater may overheat or fail

Passenger air bag inflator may explode

Door speaker trim may come loose, exposing sharp edges

Auxiliary heater wires may overheat or melt

Coolant pump may overheat

Airbags or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy

Front seat backrest may be assembled incorrectly

Passenger air bag inflator may rupture

Coolant pump may overheat and cause a fire

Air bags or seat belt pretensioners may not work properly

Side marker lights may not illuminate

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

Airbag control unit may corrode and fail

Driver airbag inflator may rupture

Fuel may leak from injector rails

Fuel injection system may leak

Front airbags may not inflate correctly

Front airbags may not deploy after a second impact

Engine oil may reduce brake servo assistance

Fuel pump may stop supplying fuel

Ignition switch may fail to return to Run

Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine

Headlamp coating may degrade and reduce light output

Fuel pump cover bolts may break

Incorrect front brake discs may let pads fall out

Driver's airbag may not deploy

Tie rod seals may let in moisture and dust

Ignition switch may leave accessories inoperative

Fuel feed line may shrink and leak

Track rod ends may wear prematurely

Tie rod seals may allow moisture and dust inside

Brake booster vacuum valve may not work in cold weather

Brake pedal retaining bolt may loosen

Airflow screen pieces may prevent throttle from idling

Driver airbag may deploy unexpectedly

Static electricity may trigger driver air bag

Airbag sensor may malfunction and deploy unexpectedly

Rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly

Seat belt height adjuster may fail in a crash

Horn may work intermittently

Ignition switch may disrupt electrical accessories