Audi A3, Q2 Recall R/2017/311: Rear Hub Carriers Not Manufactured To Correct Standard, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- 42I3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A3, Q2 vehicles built between 1 August 2017 and 31 August 2017. The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR HUB CARRIERS NOT MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT STANDARD Defect: The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a fractured housing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
Are You Affected?
A3, Q2 built between 1 August 2017 and 31 August 2017 may be included. Audi estimates 30 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 42I3 or the DVSA reference R/2017/311. 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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| A3Restraining capacity of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident | Low | R/2022/303 | |
| A3, Q3The bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal can be come loose | Urgent | R/2021/323 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2017/218 on 7 Jul 2017, for brake lights may fail when the electronic parking brake is operated. The one launched after it was R/2017/334 on 8 Jan 2018, for auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/311, launched 17 November 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.