Over 2 million UK vehicles have outstanding manufacturer recalls

DVLA recall archive

UK vehicle safety recall archive

The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

Reset

Showing 76–100 of 291 recalls.

  • 04 May 2022AUDI A7Ref R/2022/132

    THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL

    Defect

    The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

    Remedy

    The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

    Vehicles affected
    4,690
    OEM ref
    21H7
    Build start
    10 May 2012
    Build end
    30 Mar 2017
  • 04 May 2022AUDI A6Ref R/2022/132

    THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL

    Defect

    The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

    Remedy

    The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

    Vehicles affected
    4,690
    OEM ref
    21H7
    Build start
    10 May 2012
    Build end
    30 Mar 2017
  • 04 May 2022AUDI A8Ref R/2022/132

    THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL

    Defect

    The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

    Remedy

    The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

    Vehicles affected
    4,690
    OEM ref
    21H7
    Build start
    10 May 2012
    Build end
    30 Mar 2017
  • 13 Apr 2022AUDI R8Ref R/2022/129

    THE LEVEL OF OIL IN THE GEARBOX MAY BE INSUFFICIENT

    Defect

    The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient.

    Remedy

    The gear oil level on the affected vehicles must be checked and topped up if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    37O1
    Build start
    15 Jan 2021
    Build end
    15 Jan 2021
  • 07 Apr 2022AUDI Q3 e-tronRef R/2022/085

    THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF EXTINGUISHING SAND

    Defect

    The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.

    Remedy

    Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.

    Vehicles affected
    3,656
    OEM ref
    93N8
    Build start
    01 Oct 2020
    Build end
    22 Feb 2022
  • 07 Apr 2022AUDI A3 e-tronRef R/2022/085

    THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF EXTINGUISHING SAND

    Defect

    The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.

    Remedy

    Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.

    Vehicles affected
    3,656
    OEM ref
    93N8
    Build start
    01 Oct 2020
    Build end
    22 Feb 2022
  • 22 Mar 2022AUDI TTRef R/2022/073

    THE DESIGN TRIM ON THE POWER UNIT CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS RETAINERS

    Defect

    The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.

    Remedy

    The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,762
    OEM ref
    10H8
    Build start
    23 Nov 2020
    Build end
    10 Mar 2022
  • 22 Mar 2022AUDI Q3Ref R/2022/073

    THE DESIGN TRIM ON THE POWER UNIT CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS RETAINERS

    Defect

    The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.

    Remedy

    The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,762
    OEM ref
    10H8
    Build start
    23 Nov 2020
    Build end
    10 Mar 2022
  • 04 Mar 2022AUDI E-TRON GTRef R/2022/058

    THE ELECTRICAL WIRE FOR THE BELT- FASTENED SENSOR WAS NOT ROUTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS AND CAN POTENTIALLY MAKE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ISOFIX NOUNTING ON THE RIGHT REAR SEAT

    Defect

    The electrical wire for the belt-fastened sensor was not routed according to specifications and can potentially make direct contact with the ISOFIX mounting on the right rear seat.

    Remedy

    The wiring harness for the centre rear seat belt buckle must be checked for damage and must be correctly routed and secured on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    322
    OEM ref
    72M6
    Build start
    17 Feb 2021
    Build end
    31 Aug 2021
  • 14 Feb 2022AUDI A8Ref R/2022/036

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    5,327
    OEM ref
    42L5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2021
  • 14 Feb 2022AUDI Q5Ref R/2022/036

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    5,327
    OEM ref
    42L5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2021
  • 14 Feb 2022AUDI A5Ref R/2022/036

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    5,327
    OEM ref
    42L5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2021
  • 14 Feb 2022AUDI A6Ref R/2022/036

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    5,327
    OEM ref
    42L5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2021
  • 14 Feb 2022AUDI A4Ref R/2022/036

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    5,327
    OEM ref
    42L5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2021
  • 14 Feb 2022AUDI Q8Ref R/2022/036

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    5,327
    OEM ref
    42L5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2021
  • 14 Feb 2022AUDI Q7Ref R/2022/036

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    5,327
    OEM ref
    42L5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2021
  • 14 Feb 2022AUDI E-TRONRef R/2022/036

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    5,327
    OEM ref
    42L5
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2021
  • 18 Oct 2021AUDI E-TRONRef R/2021/398

    COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PRESSURE UNIT MAY CORRODE DURING THE VEHICLES'S SERVICE LIFE

    Defect

    Components of the brake pressure unit may corrode during the vehicle�s service life.

    Remedy

    The electromechanical brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    119
    OEM ref
    47R7
    Build start
    06 May 2020
    Build end
    04 Jun 2021
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI CABRIOLETRef R/2021/330

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    9,536
    OEM ref
    69CJ
    Build start
    10 Jan 2000
    Build end
    13 Aug 2001
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI A4Ref R/2021/234

    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

    Vehicles affected
    57,169
    OEM ref
    69BT
    Build start
    14 Apr 1997
    Build end
    23 Dec 1999
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI A4Ref R/2021/330

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    9,536
    OEM ref
    69CJ
    Build start
    10 Jan 2000
    Build end
    13 Aug 2001
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI TTRef R/2021/234

    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

    Vehicles affected
    57,169
    OEM ref
    69BT
    Build start
    14 Apr 1997
    Build end
    23 Dec 1999
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI TTRef R/2021/330

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    9,536
    OEM ref
    69CJ
    Build start
    10 Jan 2000
    Build end
    13 Aug 2001
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI A6Ref R/2021/234

    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

    Vehicles affected
    57,169
    OEM ref
    69BT
    Build start
    14 Apr 1997
    Build end
    23 Dec 1999
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI CABRIOLETRef R/2021/234

    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

    Vehicles affected
    57,169
    OEM ref
    69BT
    Build start
    14 Apr 1997
    Build end
    23 Dec 1999

Want to check a specific vehicle?

The DVLA archive lists recalls by make and model. Run a live VRM check to see whether your vehicle has an outstanding recall right now.

Run a recall check for £1.99 →