Audi Cabriolet recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Audi Cabriolet 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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. Headlight brightness may reduce over time

    Reported May 10, 2005Model years 2002–2004DVSA recall R/2005/0421,075 vehicles affected

    The headlight coating may degrade and significantly reduce brightness. The reflectors in both headlights will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS MAY SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE.
    Defect
    It is possible that the brightness of the headlights may reduce significantly over time due to the degradation of the headlight coating
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the reflectors of both headlights will be changed.

  4. Fuel injector seal may leak

    Reported December 23, 1998Model years 1993–1995NHTSA campaign 98V33200037,200 vehicles affected

    A fuel injector seal may fail, allowing fuel to leak in the engine compartment. Fuel near an ignition source can cause a fire. Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 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 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).

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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