Audi Recall R/2005/042: Possibility That Headlight Brightness May Significantly Reduce, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 10 May 2005
- Launched
- 1,075
- vehicles in the UK
- o94c
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 1 February 2004. The brightness of the headlights may reduce significantly over time due to the degradation of the headlight coating. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled at which time the reflectors of both headlights will be changed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brightness of the headlights may reduce significantly over time due to the degradation of the headlight coating.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS MAY SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE. Defect: It is possible that the brightness of the headlights may reduce significantly over time due to the degradation of the headlight coating Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the reflectors of both headlights will be changed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility that headlight brightness may significantly reduce.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled at which time the reflectors of both headlights will be changed.
Are You Affected?
built between 1 January 2002 and 1 February 2004 may be included. Audi estimates 1,075 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 o94c or the DVSA reference R/2005/042. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3Brake lights may fail when the electronic parking brake is operated | Urgent | R/2017/218 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2004/213 on 1 Mar 2005, for bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break. The one launched after it was R/2005/135 on 11 Nov 2005, for air bags may deploy too late. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/042, launched 10 May 2005. 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.