Audi Allroad Recall R/2001/114: Windscreen Wiper Action May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 3 Sep 2001
- Launched
- 885
- vehicles in the UK
- 92A2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Allroad vehicles built between 3 May 1999 and 17 January 2001. At high speeds there is a risk that the wiper on the drivers side may become entangled with the wiper on the passenger's side which will lock wiper motion. The dealer will replace driver's side windscreen wiper arm and blade with modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
At high speeds there is a risk that the wiper on the drivers side may become entangled with the wiper on the passenger's side which will lock wiper motion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN WIPER ACTION MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: At high speeds there is a risk that the wiper on the drivers side may become entangled with the wiper on the passenger's side which will lock wiper motion. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace driver's side windscreen wiper arm and blade with modified type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen wiper action may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will replace driver's side windscreen wiper arm and blade with modified type.
Are You Affected?
Allroad built between 3 May 1999 and 17 January 2001 may be included. Audi estimates 885 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 campaign code 92A2 or the DVSA reference R/2001/114. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q7Overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen | Urgent | R/2019/395 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2000/008 on 17 Apr 2000, for instability and loss of directional control could occur. The one launched after it was R/2002/029 on 7 Jun 2002, for anti lock brake control unit concern. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/114, launched 3 September 2001. 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.