Audi A1, A4, A5 And 3 More Recall R/2017/078: Airbag/belt Tensioners May Not Trigger In Event Of An Accident, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 2,622
- vehicles in the UK
- 69P2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A1, A4, A5 and 3 more vehicles built between 1 May 2016 and 31 October 2016. Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
Are You Affected?
A1, A4, A5 and 3 more built between 1 May 2016 and 31 October 2016 may be included. Audi estimates 2,622 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 69P2 or the DVSA reference R/2017/078. 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/2016/294 on 26 Jan 2017, for front backrest may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/115 on 1 May 2017, for coolant pump may overheat. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi A4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/078, launched 20 February 2017. 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.