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Audi A4 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Audi A4 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Audi A4. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
33 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 33 launched 1997 to 2025
  • Most recent 8 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/387
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 23 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 5 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Audi A4?

Not every Audi A4 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Audi A4 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1997 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 5. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Audi A4 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’97 2
’98 0
’99 2
’00 0
’01 0
’02 1
’03 1
’04 0
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 2
’15 1
’16 0
’17 3
’18 5
’19 3
’20 3
’21 4
’22 1
’23 1
’24 2
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Audi A4 recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN

Launched 8 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/387 Manufacturer ref. TKSD

Defect
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Remedy
Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Vehicles affected
78 A4 vehicles
Built
4 Mar 2005 to 10 Sept 2008
DVSA lists it as
“A4”, “A4 CABRIO”

2024 2 recalls

Replacing TAKATA driver airbag

Launched 13 August 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/312 Manufacturer ref. 69RR

Defect
On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
Remedy
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
40 A4 vehicles
Built
13 Feb 2006 to 14 Jan 2009
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“A4 CABRIOLET”

Replacing Takata passenger airbag

Launched 4 April 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/158 Manufacturer ref. 69R7

Defect
On affected vehicles the passenger airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the passenger airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.
Vehicles affected
90,946 A4 vehicles
Built
4 Oct 2004 to 18 Apr 2008
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“A4”, “A4 CABRIO”

2023 1 recall

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.

Launched 1 February 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/053 Manufacturer ref. 69EQ

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
12 Oct 2004 to 4 Apr 2008
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“A4 CABRIO”, “A4”

2022 1 recall

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

Launched 14 February 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/036 Manufacturer ref. 42L5

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021

2021 4 recalls

Function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age

Launched 22 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/330 Manufacturer ref. 69CJ

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001

The deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator

Launched 22 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/234 Manufacturer ref. 69BT

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999

Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications

Launched 25 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/236 Manufacturer ref. 42L1

Defect
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Remedy
The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
10,089 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021

Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty

Launched 7 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/204 Manufacturer ref. 66M7

Defect
Vehicles may have been fitted with a 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 where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
Vehicles affected
263 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
Also covers

2020 3 recalls

Seat frame may not be bolted correctly to the rail on the driver and passenger sides

Launched 26 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/302 Manufacturer ref. 72L4

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Jul 2020 to 10 Jul 2020
Also covers

Moisture may enter the belt driven starter-alternator

Launched 2 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/265 Manufacturer ref. 27H8

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Aug 2018 to 11 Mar 2020
Also covers

Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator

Launched 30 June 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/138 Manufacturer ref. 27H2

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020

2019 3 recalls

The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty

Launched 3 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/175 Manufacturer ref. 66K3

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
Also covers

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

Launched 9 May 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/149 Manufacturer ref. 40O6

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Feb 2019 to 14 Mar 2019
Also covers

Fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails

Launched 18 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/099 Manufacturer ref. 24DP

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 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sept 2016

2018 5 recalls

Passenger airbag module bolts securing to the dash panel may be insufficiently tightened

Launched 14 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/365 Manufacturer ref. 69Y4

Defect
Air bag securing bolts may not be to the correct torque.
Remedy
Check and replace bolts as required.
Vehicles affected
8 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2017 to 31 Jul 2017
Also covers

Risk of overheating and failure of additional coolant pump

Launched 11 June 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/152 Manufacturer ref. 19N3

Defect
On affected vehicles moisture may enter the electronic components and cause overheating and failure of the additional coolant pump. localised smoulder damage cannot be ruled out and in individual cases may cause vehicle to catch fire.
Remedy
The additional coolant pump must be replaced and in addition a software update of the engine control unit must be carried out
Vehicles affected
137 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2011 to 31 May 2017
Also covers

Aluminium trim may partly detach from loudspeaker trim in doors and cause injury to occupants

Launched 30 April 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/086 Manufacturer ref. 70G6

Defect
The aluminium trim may become detached from the loud speaker trim in the front or rear doors. Cuts and other injuries from the sharp edges may occur.
Remedy
The affected vehicles will be recalled and all four aluminium strips on the loud speaker trims will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
5,092 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2017
Also covers

Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat

Launched 19 February 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/051 Manufacturer ref. 80C5

Defect
The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
Vehicles affected
114,287 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
Also covers

Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat

Launched 8 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2017/334 Manufacturer ref. 80C6

Defect
The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
Vehicles affected
33,699 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015
Also covers

2017 3 recalls

Coolant pump may overheat

Launched 1 May 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/115 Manufacturer ref. 19M1

Defect
Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
2,844 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2011 to 31 Oct 2016
Also covers

Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Launched 20 February 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/078 Manufacturer ref. 69P2

Defect
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
Vehicles affected
2,622 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

Front backrest may not perform correctly

Launched 26 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2016/294 Manufacturer ref. 72G1

Defect
The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.
Vehicles affected
201 A4 vehicles
Built
1 Aug 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

2015 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 20 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/031 Manufacturer ref. 24AP

Defect
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
Vehicles affected
1,073 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

2014 2 recalls

Air bags may not inflate correctly

Launched 5 December 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/146 Manufacturer ref. 69K5

Defect
On affected vehicles the front air bags may not inflate correctly in the event of an accident and not be able to perform their function
Remedy
Reprogramme the airbag control unit with new software
Vehicles affected
59,343 A4 vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2011 to 15 Oct 2014

Reduction in braking performance

Launched 1 October 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/098 Manufacturer ref. 47L8

Defect
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedy
Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,755 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014

2005 1 recall

Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break

Launched 1 March 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/213 Manufacturer ref. 20L1

Defect
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
14,820 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
Also covers

2003 1 recall

Possible fitment of incorrect brake disc

Launched 11 August 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/088 Manufacturer ref. 46E1

Defect
Size 288mm x 15mm solid front brake discs may have been fitted instead of 288mm x 25mm ventilated discs. Because of the extra clearance required for the ventilated diisc a brake pad could fall out of the caliper as the pads wear down.
Remedy
Examine the front brake discs on all potentially affected vehicles and rectify where found necessary.
Vehicles affected
14 A4 vehicles
Built
1 Nov 1994 to 31 Dec 1994

2002 1 recall

Airbag may not deploy

Launched 26 October 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/143 Manufacturer ref. 69E1

Defect
On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Remedy
The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
Vehicles affected
541 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

1999 2 recalls

Potential premature wear of steering ball joints

Launched 1 November 1999 DVSA recall R/1999/072

Defect
Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.
Remedy
Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.
Vehicles affected
38,307 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 1998 to 31 Aug 1998
Also covers

Possible insecurity of brake pedal

Launched 14 January 1999 DVSA recall R/1998/106

Defect
It is possible that the bolt retaining the brake pedal may become loose. This could result in the pedal going to the floor and not returning causing a loss of braking control.
Remedy
Recall vehicles to check the brake pedal and if necessary tighten the securing bolt.
Vehicles affected
9,192 vehicles
Built
1 Jul 1994 to 31 Aug 1995

1997 2 recalls

Unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag

Launched 26 November 1997 DVSA recall R/1997/075

Defect
In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
Vehicles affected
50,523 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996
Also covers

Front seat belt height adjuster

Launched 28 June 1997 DVSA recall R/1997/049

Defect
The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.
Vehicles affected
1,097 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 1997 to 31 Mar 1997
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 33 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Audi A4. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
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