UK Vehicle Recall Check
Audi is one of the UK's top three premium brands, and SMMT manufacturer-feed coverage means our combined check usually returns the full recall description, not just an outstanding flag.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Audi has issued a steady stream of UK safety recalls in recent years, ranging from e-tron and Q4 e-tron high-voltage battery checks to A4/A5/A6 fuel-system and airbag campaigns inherited from the long-running Takata programme. Because Audis hold value well and trade hands often in the used market, recall letters sent to the original keeper frequently never reach the new owner. A check confirms whether any work needs booking in at an Audi Centre, free of charge regardless of vehicle age.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Audi? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Audi, including the A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q2, Q3, Q4 e-tron, Q5, Q7, Q8, e-tron GT, TT, R8, RS3 and RS6. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
High-voltage battery moisture-ingress inspection campaign covering early e-tron SUVs to mitigate a potential short-circuit risk.
Fuel-system component recall affecting selected diesel models, addressing a possible fuel leak in the engine bay.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme covering a broad set of older Audi model years across the UK.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Audi safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Q5 | Replacing seat belt with tensioner |
| Apr 2026 | Q8 e-Tron | Checking brake servo |
| Feb 2026 | TTRS | Replacing Takata driver airbag |
| Feb 2026 | R8 | Replacing Takata driver airbag |
| Feb 2026 | TT | Replacing Takata driver airbag |
| Nov 2025 | Q8 | Belt buckle rivet missing |
| Nov 2025 | A6 | Belt buckle rivet missing |
| Oct 2025 | A7 | Software update for battery control unit |
| Oct 2025 | Q5 | Software update for battery control unit |
| Oct 2025 | A6 | Software update for battery control unit |
| Oct 2025 | Q8 | Software update for battery control unit |
| Oct 2025 | Q7 | Software update for battery control unit |
| Oct 2025 | A8 | Software update for battery control unit |
| Sept 2025 | A6 e-Tron | Replacing front seat belt |
| Sept 2025 | RS6 | Checking high-pressure pump |
| Aug 2025 | TT | Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN |
| Aug 2025 | Q5 | Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN |
| Aug 2025 | A5 | Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN |
| Aug 2025 | A4 CABRIO | Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN |
| Aug 2025 | A4 | Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN |
Every Audi check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Audi A1
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Audi A1
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Audi vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. RS3, RS4, RS5, RS6, RS Q8 and other Audi Sport variants are all UK-registered Audis and are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check. Recall campaigns are issued against VINs, not trims.
The 2015 EA189 emissions technical measure is not a DVSA safety recall and may not appear on this report. The check surfaces outstanding safety recalls (airbags, brakes, fire risk, battery, etc.). For the EA189 status on your VIN, contact an Audi Centre directly.
Each Volkswagen Group brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Volkswagen, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra or Porsche pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Audi is part of Volkswagen Group. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Audi maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.