Audi TT Recall R/2008/027: Trim May Come Loose In A Collison Causing Injury, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2008
- Launched
- 286
- vehicles in the UK
- 70D1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled TT vehicles built between 5 January 2007 and 20 February 2007. In an accident where the rear seat belt tensioners are triggered the side pillar trim could protrude into the passenger compartment and cause an increased risk of injury for both the front and rear passengers. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front retaining clips on both side pillar trims. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In an accident where the rear seat belt tensioners are triggered the side pillar trim could protrude into the passenger compartment and cause an increased risk of injury for both the front and rear passengers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TRIM MAY COME LOOSE IN A COLLISON CAUSING INJURY Defect: In an accident where the rear seat belt tensioners are triggered the side pillar trim could protrude into the passenger compartment and cause an increased risk of injury for both the front and rear passengers. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front retaining clips on both side pillar trims.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: trim may come loose in a collison causing injury.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front retaining clips on both side pillar trims.
Are You Affected?
TT built between 5 January 2007 and 20 February 2007 may be included. Audi estimates 286 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 70D1 or the DVSA reference R/2008/027. 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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| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| TT, TtrsOn affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications | Urgent | R/2023/258 | |
| R8, TTIf a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period | Urgent | R/2023/054 | |
| Q3, TTThe design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers | Low | R/2022/073 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2007/120 on 25 Sep 2007, for tailgate may close without warning. The one launched after it was R/2009/086 on 31 Jul 2009, for braking performance may be affected. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/027, launched 31 March 2008. 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.