Audi A3 Recall R/2002/029: Anti Lock Brake Control Unit Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jun 2002
- Launched
- 99
- vehicles in the UK
- 45B3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A3 vehicles built between 1 March 2001 and 30 September 2001. An electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. The dealer will check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN Defect: There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause overheating of related electrical components.
The Fix
The dealer will check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit.
Are You Affected?
A3 built between 1 March 2001 and 30 September 2001 may be included. Audi estimates 99 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 45B3 or the DVSA reference R/2002/029. 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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| A3Restraining capacity of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident | Low | R/2022/303 | |
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2001/114 on 3 Sep 2001, for windscreen wiper action may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2002/112 on 1 Aug 2002, for brake pedal bracket may crack. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/029, launched 7 June 2002. 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.