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  • 23 Oct 2019AUDI Q5Ref R/2019/363

    THE COLLAR OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER CAN BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    The collar of the wheel arch cover could become detached

    Remedy

    Secure the wheel arch cover with 2 modified clips.

    Vehicles affected
    36,971
    OEM ref
    66K8
    Build start
    02 Nov 2016
    Build end
    16 Oct 2019
  • 09 Aug 2019AUDI A3Ref R/2019/263

    THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BELT PULLEY MAY BREAK OR THE HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The belt pulley for the camshaft adjuster may break or the bolts for the camshaft adjuster housing may come loose

    Remedy

    The camshaft adjuster must be replaced on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    133
    OEM ref
    15H3
    Build start
    02 Jan 2014
    Build end
    22 Sept 2014
  • 07 Aug 2019AUDI Q3Ref R/2019/260

    FAILURE OF THE FRONT LED TURN SIGNAL

    Defect

    A failure of the front LED turn signal may not always be detected in certain circumstances

    Remedy

    A software update of the on-board supply control unit

    Vehicles affected
    45,677
    OEM ref
    97DK
    Build start
    20 Dec 2014
    Build end
    30 Jul 2018
  • 22 Jul 2019AUDI Q2Ref R/2019/234

    HEAD RESTRAINT MOUNTING MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY WELDED TO REAR SEAT OUTER BACKREST FRAME

    Defect

    The mounting for the head restraint may not be correctly welded to the outer backrest frame for the rear seat.

    Remedy

    The backrest on the rear seat bench must be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    72I5
    Build start
    22 Feb 2019
    Build end
    22 Feb 2019
  • 22 Jul 2019AUDI Q5Ref R/2019/233

    LATCHING CONNECTION ON THE WHEEL HOUSING LINER MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail.

    Remedy

    The wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles must be fixed in place.

    Vehicles affected
    5,605
    OEM ref
    66K6
    Build start
    02 Nov 2016
    Build end
    18 Dec 2018
  • 10 Jul 2019AUDI Q5Ref R/2019/225

    IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE LATCHING CONNECTION ON THE WHEEL HOUSING LINER MAY FAIL.

    Defect

    It is possible that the latching connection on the wheel housing liner may fail.

    Remedy

    The wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles must be fixed in place with an additional bolt.

    Vehicles affected
    23,295
    OEM ref
    66K7
    Build start
    03 Nov 2016
    Build end
    18 Dec 2018
  • 01 Jul 2019AUDI A8Ref R/2019/229

    A COMPONENT SECURING SEAT RAIL FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    The rigidity of a component securing the seat rail for the front passenger seat may be impaired

    Remedy

    Both guide rails for the front passenger seat must be replaced on the vehicles affected

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    72J3
    Build start
    10 Jan 2019
    Build end
    25 Mar 2019
  • 06 Jun 2019AUDI E-TRONRef R/2019/182

    WATER MAY ENTER THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY

    Defect

    Water ingress into the high- voltage battery potentially causing a short circuit and risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Permanent solution being developed. Owners offered an alternative vehicle until solution availible if required.

    Vehicles affected
    238
    OEM ref
    93E8
    Build start
    18 Feb 2019
    Build end
    12 Apr 2019
  • 03 Jun 2019AUDI A5Ref R/2019/175

    THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY

    Defect

    Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    66K3
    Build start
    02 Dec 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2018
  • 03 Jun 2019AUDI A6Ref R/2019/175

    THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY

    Defect

    Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    66K3
    Build start
    02 Dec 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2018
  • 03 Jun 2019AUDI A7Ref R/2019/175

    THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY

    Defect

    Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    66K3
    Build start
    02 Dec 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2018
  • 03 Jun 2019AUDI A4Ref R/2019/175

    THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY

    Defect

    Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    66K3
    Build start
    02 Dec 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2018
  • 09 May 2019AUDI A4Ref R/2019/149

    AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK

    Defect

    An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.

    Remedy

    The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    85
    OEM ref
    40O6
    Build start
    26 Feb 2019
    Build end
    14 Mar 2019
  • 09 May 2019AUDI A5Ref R/2019/149

    AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK

    Defect

    An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.

    Remedy

    The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    85
    OEM ref
    40O6
    Build start
    26 Feb 2019
    Build end
    14 Mar 2019
  • 16 Apr 2019AUDI Q5Ref R/2019/126

    THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    It is possible that the brake master cylinder may not meet the specifications.

    Remedy

    The brake master cylinder on the affected vehicles must be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,059
    OEM ref
    47O9
    Build start
    09 Aug 2018
    Build end
    06 Nov 2018
  • 18 Mar 2019AUDI A6Ref R/2019/099

    FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,763
    OEM ref
    24DP
    Build start
    18 Feb 2014
    Build end
    02 Sept 2016
  • 18 Mar 2019AUDI A5Ref R/2019/099

    FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,763
    OEM ref
    24DP
    Build start
    18 Feb 2014
    Build end
    02 Sept 2016
  • 18 Mar 2019AUDI A8Ref R/2019/099

    FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,763
    OEM ref
    24DP
    Build start
    18 Feb 2014
    Build end
    02 Sept 2016
  • 18 Mar 2019AUDI A7Ref R/2019/099

    FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,763
    OEM ref
    24DP
    Build start
    18 Feb 2014
    Build end
    02 Sept 2016
  • 18 Mar 2019AUDI A4Ref R/2019/099

    FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,763
    OEM ref
    24DP
    Build start
    18 Feb 2014
    Build end
    02 Sept 2016
  • 18 Mar 2019AUDI A5 CABRIORef R/2019/099

    FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,763
    OEM ref
    24DP
    Build start
    18 Feb 2014
    Build end
    02 Sept 2016
  • 27 Feb 2019AUDI A8Ref R/2019/065

    AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK

    Defect

    A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected shock absorber forks.

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    40O4
    Build start
    27 Nov 2018
    Build end
    18 Dec 2018
  • 27 Feb 2019AUDI A3Ref R/2019/066

    POSSIBLE DISCREPANCY IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE CENTRE REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT

    Defect

    The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,573
    OEM ref
    72I8
    Build start
    14 Apr 2018
    Build end
    25 Jun 2018
  • 27 Feb 2019AUDI Q7Ref R/2019/065

    AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK

    Defect

    A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected shock absorber forks.

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    40O4
    Build start
    27 Nov 2018
    Build end
    18 Dec 2018
  • 27 Feb 2019AUDI Q8Ref R/2019/065

    AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK

    Defect

    A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected shock absorber forks.

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    40O4
    Build start
    27 Nov 2018
    Build end
    18 Dec 2018

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