Audi A3 Recall R/2006/136: Curtain Airbag May Not Inflate In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Sep 2006
- Launched
- 92
- vehicles in the UK
- 69G3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A3 vehicles built between 1 June 2005 and 31 July 2005. The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective welded seam on the gas generator. The dealer will replace the curtain airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective welded seam on the gas generator. In this instance the curtain airbag would fail to inflate in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE IN A COLLISION Defect: The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective welded seam on the gas generator. In this instance the curtain airbag would fail to inflate in a collision. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the curtain airbag replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: curtain airbag may not inflate in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the curtain airbag.
Are You Affected?
A3 built between 1 June 2005 and 31 July 2005 may be included. Audi estimates 92 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 69G3 or the DVSA reference R/2006/136. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| A3, A4Replacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2024/312 | |
| A3, Q2On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly | Low | R/2023/254 | |
| 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 | |
| A3, Q3The bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal can be come loose | Urgent | R/2021/323 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2006/031 on 27 Mar 2006, for flywheel may fail fire may result. The one launched after it was R/2006/159 on 25 Oct 2006, for air bag may not deploy in an impact. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/136, launched 6 September 2006. 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.