Audi A3 Recall R/1998/116: Possible Jamming Of Accelerator Mechanism, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 26 Jan 1999
- Launched
- 1,765
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/116
- DVSA reference
Audi recalled A3 vehicles built between 1 December 1997 and 30 June 1998. Part of the throttle actuator mechanism can rub against the bonnet insulation and in a worst-case situation could become jammed. The dealer will fit modified insulation material. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Part of the throttle actuator mechanism can rub against the bonnet insulation and in a worst-case situation could become jammed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE JAMMING OF ACCELERATOR MECHANISM Defect: It is possible that part of the throttle actuator mechanism can rub against the bonnet insulation and in a worst-case situation could become jammed. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit modified insulation material.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible jamming of accelerator mechanism.
The Fix
The dealer will fit modified insulation material.
Are You Affected?
A3 built between 1 December 1997 and 30 June 1998 may be included. Audi estimates 1,765 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/1998/116. 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/1998/106 on 14 Jan 1999, for possible insecurity of brake pedal. The one launched after it was R/1999/072 on 1 Nov 1999, for potential premature wear of steering ball joints. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 1999 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/116, launched 26 January 1999. 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.