Audi Q3 Recall R/2018/044: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 58
- vehicles in the UK
- 69U3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q3 vehicles built between 13 September 2016 and 2 November 2016. A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED Defect: A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger airbag may not deploy as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.
Are You Affected?
Q3 built between 13 September 2016 and 2 November 2016 may be included. Audi estimates 58 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 69U3 or the DVSA reference R/2018/044. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3Checking lap belt tensioner | Urgent | R/2026/325 | |
| Q3Replacement front seat belt | Urgent | R/2026/292 | |
| Q3, Q7, Q8A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly | Low | R/2023/331 | |
| Q3Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer s quality requirements | Low | R/2022/354 | |
| 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/2018/043 on 12 Feb 2018, for passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2018/051 on 19 Feb 2018, for auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/044, launched 12 February 2018. 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.