Audi 100 Recall R/1992/043: Vacuum Pump Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Oct 1992
- Launched
- 684
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/043
- DVSA reference
Audi recalled 100 vehicles built between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 1992. Possible failure of the brake servo vacuum pump resulting in loss of service brake servo assistance. The recall notice describes the fix as: removal of the pump induced vacuum supply and conversion of the vacuum source to the engine induction system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible failure of the brake servo vacuum pump resulting in loss of service brake servo assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VACUUM PUMP FAILURE Defect: Possible failure of the brake servo vacuum pump resulting in loss of service brake servo assistance. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for removal of the pump induced vacuum supply and conversion of the vacuum source to the engine induction system.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of service brake servo assistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: removal of the pump induced vacuum supply and conversion of the vacuum source to the engine induction system.
Are You Affected?
100 built between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 1992 may be included. Audi estimates 684 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/1992/043. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100, 80Wheel retaining bolts may be too short | Book soon | R/1993/078 | |
| Q8 E-TronChecking brake servo | Urgent | R/2026/168 | |
| Q4 E-TronSoftware update for brake electronics control unit | Urgent | R/2025/098 | |
| E-Tron GTReplacing brake hoses | Urgent | R/2024/322 | |
| E-TronReplacing brake servo | Urgent | R/2024/344 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/1992/009 on 14 Feb 1992, for possible failure of front suspension bolts. The one launched after it was R/1993/013 on 27 Apr 1993, for possible leakage of power steering fluid. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 1992 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/043, launched 19 October 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.