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  • 26 Oct 2020AUDI A5Ref R/2020/302

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    72L4
    Build start
    09 Jul 2020
    Build end
    10 Jul 2020
  • 26 Oct 2020AUDI A4Ref R/2020/302

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    72L4
    Build start
    09 Jul 2020
    Build end
    10 Jul 2020
  • 09 Oct 2020AUDI A8Ref R/2020/287

    THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEAL MAY BECOME DEFORMED AND LOOSE

    Defect

    The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances

    Remedy

    A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.

    Vehicles affected
    798
    OEM ref
    51G6
    Build start
    10 May 2012
    Build end
    06 Jul 2017
  • 09 Oct 2020AUDI S8plusRef R/2020/287

    THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEAL MAY BECOME DEFORMED AND LOOSE

    Defect

    The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances

    Remedy

    A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.

    Vehicles affected
    798
    OEM ref
    51G6
    Build start
    10 May 2012
    Build end
    06 Jul 2017
  • 09 Oct 2020AUDI S8Ref R/2020/287

    THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEAL MAY BECOME DEFORMED AND LOOSE

    Defect

    The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances

    Remedy

    A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.

    Vehicles affected
    798
    OEM ref
    51G6
    Build start
    10 May 2012
    Build end
    06 Jul 2017
  • 02 Oct 2020AUDI A6Ref R/2020/265

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    11,936
    OEM ref
    27H8
    Build start
    10 Aug 2018
    Build end
    11 Mar 2020
  • 02 Oct 2020AUDI A4Ref R/2020/265

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    11,936
    OEM ref
    27H8
    Build start
    10 Aug 2018
    Build end
    11 Mar 2020
  • 08 Sept 2020AUDI Q5Ref R/2020/260

    THE BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM GAP MAY BE FAULTY ON INDIVIDUAL FRONT SEATS

    Defect

    It is possible that the gap on the adjusting mechanism for the backrest may be faulty on individual front seats.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    54
    OEM ref
    72L1
    Build start
    29 Jun 2020
    Build end
    06 Jul 2020
  • 30 Jun 2020AUDI A5Ref R/2020/138

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    34,982
    OEM ref
    27H2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2020
  • 30 Jun 2020AUDI A4Ref R/2020/138

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    34,982
    OEM ref
    27H2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2020
  • 30 Jun 2020AUDI A7Ref R/2020/138

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    34,982
    OEM ref
    27H2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2020
  • 30 Jun 2020AUDI Q5Ref R/2020/138

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    34,982
    OEM ref
    27H2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2020
  • 30 Jun 2020AUDI A6Ref R/2020/138

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    34,982
    OEM ref
    27H2
    Build start
    01 Jun 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2020
  • 19 May 2020AUDI A8Ref R/2020/135

    GEAR OIL MAY ESCAPE DUE TO A FAULTY WELDED JOINT ON THE GEARBOX OIL LINE

    Defect

    It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.

    Remedy

    The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,568
    OEM ref
    38C7
    Build start
    01 Sept 2019
    Build end
    31 Dec 2019
  • 19 May 2020AUDI Q7Ref R/2020/135

    GEAR OIL MAY ESCAPE DUE TO A FAULTY WELDED JOINT ON THE GEARBOX OIL LINE

    Defect

    It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.

    Remedy

    The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,568
    OEM ref
    38C7
    Build start
    01 Sept 2019
    Build end
    31 Dec 2019
  • 19 May 2020AUDI Q8Ref R/2020/135

    GEAR OIL MAY ESCAPE DUE TO A FAULTY WELDED JOINT ON THE GEARBOX OIL LINE

    Defect

    It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.

    Remedy

    The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,568
    OEM ref
    38C7
    Build start
    01 Sept 2019
    Build end
    31 Dec 2019
  • 28 Apr 2020AUDI Q7Ref R/2020/124

    THE FUNCTION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    The function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired.

    Remedy

    The front head restraints must be replaced on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    130
    OEM ref
    72K3
    Build start
    01 Jul 2019
    Build end
    30 Sept 2019
  • 27 Mar 2020AUDI Q5Ref R/2020/115

    THERE MAY BE INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AS A RESULT OF PRODUCTION TOLERANCES

    Defect

    There may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances

    Remedy

    The brake calliper housing (with actuator motor) must be replaced on the vehicles affected

    Vehicles affected
    380
    OEM ref
    47Q1
    Build start
    01 Jan 2020
    Build end
    30 Jan 2020
  • 25 Mar 2020AUDI TTRef R/2020/087

    IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED AND LEAK

    Defect

    The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    A component protector must be fitted to a bracket on the body of the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    11,950
    OEM ref
    20BX
    Build start
    29 Apr 2014
    Build end
    24 May 2019
  • 18 Mar 2020AUDI Q7Ref R/2020/075

    BOLTED CONNECTION BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING RACK MAY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque

    Remedy

    The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    114
    OEM ref
    36A1
    Build start
    01 Jun 2015
    Build end
    28 Feb 2019
  • 18 Mar 2020AUDI Q8Ref R/2020/075

    BOLTED CONNECTION BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING RACK MAY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque

    Remedy

    The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    114
    OEM ref
    36A1
    Build start
    01 Jun 2015
    Build end
    28 Feb 2019
  • 26 Feb 2020AUDI Q7Ref R/2020/056

    IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR DUCT COMPONENT IN THE CURTAIN AIRBAG COULD DETACH

    Defect

    The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    69AJ
    Build start
    19 Aug 2019
    Build end
    22 Aug 2019
  • 10 Feb 2020AUDI A8Ref R/2020/032

    THE RIGIDITY OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FORKS MAY BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired

    Remedy

    Replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    40P4
    Build start
    21 Oct 2019
    Build end
    24 Oct 2019
  • 24 Jan 2020AUDI A8Ref R/2020/114

    FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE RETURN HOSE FOR THE HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING

    Defect

    Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering.

    Remedy

    The return hose for the hydraulic power steering must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    353
    OEM ref
    48O8
    Build start
    14 Apr 2010
    Build end
    19 Sept 2013
  • 19 Nov 2019AUDI Q7Ref R/2019/395

    OVERHEATING CAN OCCUR IN THE AREA OF THE INTERIOR MIRROR ON THE WINDSCREEN

    Defect

    Major overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen due to the heating element of the front camera.

    Remedy

    The backlight masking screen of the front camera must be replaced and a software update carried out.

    Vehicles affected
    2,390
    OEM ref
    90N7
    Build start
    01 Aug 2019
    Build end
    14 Nov 2019

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