Audi A8 Recall R/1996/049: Loss Of Tyre Pressure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Jul 1996
- Launched
- 144
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/049
- DVSA reference
Audi recalled A8 vehicles built between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 1996. In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE Defect: In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of tyre pressure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.
Are You Affected?
A8 built between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 1996 may be included. Audi estimates 144 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/1996/049. 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?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/1993/078 on 7 Feb 1994, for wheel retaining bolts may be too short. The one launched after it was R/1997/049 on 28 Jun 1997, for front seat belt height adjuster. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 1996.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/049, launched 1 July 1996. 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.