Audi A6, Q7 Recall R/2007/120: Tailgate May Close Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 25 Sep 2007
- Launched
- 8,468
- vehicles in the UK
- 55E4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A6, Q7 vehicles built between 1 June 2004 and 31 July 2007. The power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function. The dealer will replace the tailgate motors. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE MAY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING Defect: It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function. Remedy: Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tailgate may close without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the tailgate motors.
Are You Affected?
A6, Q7 built between 1 June 2004 and 31 July 2007 may be included. Audi estimates 8,468 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 55E4 or the DVSA reference R/2007/120. 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/2006/159 on 25 Oct 2006, for air bag may not deploy in an impact. The one launched after it was R/2008/027 on 31 Mar 2008, for trim may come loose in a collison causing injury. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/120, launched 25 September 2007. 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.