Audi TT Recall R/2009/086: Braking Performance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Jul 2009
- Launched
- 123
- vehicles in the UK
- 47H6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled TT vehicles built between 20 May 2009 and 30 July 2009. The vacuum pipe to the servo may become damaged. The dealer will replace the subject vacuum line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vacuum pipe to the servo may become damaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It has been identified that on specific vehicles the vacuum pipe to the servo may become damaged. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject vacuum line replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject vacuum line.
Are You Affected?
TT built between 20 May 2009 and 30 July 2009 may be included. Audi estimates 123 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 47H6 or the DVSA reference R/2009/086. 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/2008/027 on 31 Mar 2008, for trim may come loose in a collison causing injury. The one launched after it was R/2009/112 on 14 Dec 2009, for clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/086, launched 31 July 2009. 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.