Audi 80 Recall R/1992/009: Possible Failure Of Front Suspension Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Feb 1992
- Launched
- 700
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/009
- DVSA reference
Audi recalled 80 vehicles built between 1 August 1991 and 31 December 1991. The bolts securing the front suspension struts to the wheel bearing housings may fracture due to brittleness. The dealer will replace the original bolts with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts securing the front suspension struts to the wheel bearing housings may fracture due to brittleness. This could lead to loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION BOLTS Defect: The bolts securing the front suspension struts to the wheel bearing housings may fracture due to brittleness. This could lead to loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original bolts with quality assured examples.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the original bolts with quality assured examples.
Are You Affected?
80 built between 1 August 1991 and 31 December 1991 may be included. Audi estimates 700 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/009. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80, A4, A6, A8Unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag | Urgent | R/1997/075 | |
| 100, 80Wheel retaining bolts may be too short | Book soon | R/1993/078 | |
| 80Possible leakage of power steering fluid | Urgent | R/1993/013 | |
| E-Tron GTChecking air spring strut | Book soon | R/2025/237 | |
| E-Tron GTReplacing brake hoses | Urgent | R/2024/322 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1992/043 on 19 Oct 1992, for vacuum pump failure. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 1992 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/009, launched 14 February 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.