Audi A8 Recall R/2013/113: Glass Sunroof May Unexpectedly Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 140
- vehicles in the UK
- 60B6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A8 vehicles built between 1 March 2013 and 31 July 2013. Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly. The dealer will check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GLASS SUNROOF MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BREAK Defect: Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly. Remedy: Check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. Not all of the range of vins are affected.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: glass sunroof may unexpectedly break.
The Fix
The dealer will check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A8 built between 1 March 2013 and 31 July 2013 may be included. Audi estimates 140 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 60B6 or the DVSA reference R/2013/113. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| A6, A7, A8The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small | Low | R/2022/132 | |
| A4, A5, A6, A8 and 4 moreFollowing a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed | Book soon | R/2022/036 | |
| A4, A6, A8, TTFunction of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age | Urgent | R/2021/330 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2013/112 on 7 Oct 2013, for fuel line may have become damage and could cause a fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2014/098 on 1 Oct 2014, for reduction in braking performance. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/113, launched 7 October 2013. 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.