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  • 27 Oct 2023AUDI A7Ref R/2023/317

    On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

    Defect

    On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

    Remedy

    Replace the side airbag and bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    69FP
    Build start
    04 Jul 2023
    Build end
    05 Jul 2023
  • 27 Oct 2023AUDI E-TRON GTRef R/2023/322

    In certain conditions and over time moisture may enter the high-voltage battery area of specific vehicles.

    Defect

    In certain conditions and over time moisture may enter the high-voltage battery area of specific vehicles.

    Remedy

    The airtightness of the system must be checked and where required the high-voltage battery will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,579
    OEM ref
    93T7
    Build start
    24 Sept 2022
    Build end
    23 Jun 2023
  • 27 Oct 2023AUDI A6Ref R/2023/317

    On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

    Defect

    On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

    Remedy

    Replace the side airbag and bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    69FP
    Build start
    04 Jul 2023
    Build end
    04 Jul 2023
  • 25 Aug 2023AUDI TTRSRef R/2023/258

    On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.�

    Vehicles affected
    580
    OEM ref
    70J2
    Build start
    10 Feb 2023
    Build end
    22 Apr 2023
  • 25 Aug 2023AUDI TTRef R/2023/258

    On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.�

    Vehicles affected
    580
    OEM ref
    70J2
    Build start
    18 Feb 2023
    Build end
    10 May 2023
  • 22 Aug 2023AUDI Q2Ref R/2023/254

    On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.

    Remedy

    Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    104,162
    OEM ref
    97HO
    Build start
    20 Oct 2020
    Build end
    30 May 2023
  • 22 Aug 2023AUDI A3Ref R/2023/254

    On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.

    Remedy

    Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    104,162
    OEM ref
    97HO
    Build start
    11 Mar 2020
    Build end
    27 May 2023
  • 06 Feb 2023AUDI Q5Ref R/2023/052

    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 driver side.

    Vehicles affected
    55
    OEM ref
    69EP
    Build start
    31 Oct 2008
    Build end
    15 Aug 2012
  • 06 Feb 2023AUDI A5 CABRIORef R/2023/052

    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 driver side.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    69EP
    Build start
    08 Sept 2009
    Build end
    12 Mar 2010
  • 06 Feb 2023AUDI A5Ref R/2023/052

    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 driver side.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    69EP
    Build start
    12 Dec 2009
    Build end
    08 Jul 2011
  • 01 Feb 2023AUDI A6Ref R/2023/053

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    OEM ref
    69EQ
    Build start
    18 May 2004
    Build end
    22 Feb 2010
  • 01 Feb 2023AUDI R8Ref R/2023/054

    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 driver side.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    69ER
    Build start
    12 Jul 2016
    Build end
    12 Jul 2016
  • 01 Feb 2023AUDI A4 CABRIORef R/2023/053

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    OEM ref
    69EQ
    Build start
    14 Jul 2006
    Build end
    26 Aug 2006
  • 01 Feb 2023AUDI TTRef R/2023/054

    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 driver side.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    OEM ref
    69ER
    Build start
    27 Oct 2014
    Build end
    09 Dec 2016
  • 01 Feb 2023AUDI A4Ref R/2023/053

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    OEM ref
    69EQ
    Build start
    12 Oct 2004
    Build end
    04 Apr 2008
  • 20 Jan 2023AUDI A6Ref R/2023/027

    The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation

    Defect

    The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.

    Remedy

    The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,487
    OEM ref
    20DN
    Build start
    07 Apr 2018
    Build end
    06 Oct 2021
  • 20 Jan 2023AUDI A7Ref R/2023/027

    The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation

    Defect

    The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.

    Remedy

    The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,487
    OEM ref
    20DN
    Build start
    07 Apr 2018
    Build end
    06 Oct 2021
  • 21 Dec 2022AUDI E-TRON GTRef R/2022/359

    There may have been a discrepancy in the manufacturing process for the air spring strut

    Defect

    There may have been a discrepancy in the manufacturing process for the front left air spring strut.

    Remedy

    The affected air spring strut will need to be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    42M4
    Build start
    31 Aug 2021
    Build end
    07 Sept 2021
  • 18 Nov 2022AUDI Q3Ref R/2022/354

    Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer s quality requirements.

    Defect

    Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer�s quality requirements.

    Remedy

    Check the manufacturing date of the vehicle�s rear window and if it is affected replace the window.

    Vehicles affected
    100
    OEM ref
    64H4
    Build start
    26 May 2022
    Build end
    30 May 2022
  • 20 Oct 2022AUDI A3Ref R/2022/303

    RESTRAINING CAPACITY OF THE BELT SYSTEM FOR THE FRONT SEATS MAY BE LOWER THAN INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.�

    Remedy

    As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace both front seat belts. Advice is given�against transporting children on the front passenger seat until the seat belts have been replaced.�

    Vehicles affected
    174
    OEM ref
    68I2
    Build start
    22 Sept 2021
    Build end
    11 Nov 2021
  • 14 Oct 2022AUDI R8Ref R/2023/123

    The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered.

    Defect

    The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered.

    Remedy

    Replace the front passenger airbag unit.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    69DY
  • 24 Aug 2022AUDI Q5Ref R/2022/291

    INNER AND OUTER SHEET METAL COMPONENTS OF REAR TAILGATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN JOINED SUFFICIENTLY

    Defect

    The inner and outer sheet metal components of the rear lid may not have been joined together sufficiently well in the manufacturing process.

    Remedy

    Replace the rear lid of the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    55M6
    Build start
    19 Oct 2021
    Build end
    19 Oct 2021
  • 10 Jun 2022AUDI Q5Ref R/2022/169

    ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.

    Remedy

    The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    109
    OEM ref
    24IH
    Build start
    23 Jan 2022
    Build end
    09 Feb 2022
  • 10 Jun 2022AUDI A6Ref R/2022/169

    ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.

    Remedy

    The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    109
    OEM ref
    24IH
    Build start
    23 Jan 2022
    Build end
    09 Feb 2022
  • 10 Jun 2022AUDI A7Ref R/2022/169

    ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.

    Remedy

    The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    109
    OEM ref
    24IH
    Build start
    23 Jan 2022
    Build end
    09 Feb 2022

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