Audi A6 Recall R/2018/363: Rear Fixed Glass Lid Bonding May Not Meet Correct Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2018/363, campaign code 60D4. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
17 Dec 2018
Launched
59
vehicles in the UK
60D4
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Audi recalled A6 vehicles built between 16 July 2018 and 10 October 2018. The glass bonding on the panoramic sunroof is not bonded correctly. The dealer will replace the affected glass section with new bonding. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The glass bonding on the panoramic sunroof is not bonded correctly.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: REAR FIXED GLASS LID BONDING MAY NOT MEET CORRECT SPECIFICATION Defect: There is a possibility that the glass bonding on the panoramic sunroof is not bonded correctly. Remedy: Replace the affected glass section with new bonding.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: rear fixed glass lid bonding may not meet correct specification.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the affected glass section with new bonding.

Are You Affected?

A6 built between 16 July 2018 and 10 October 2018 may be included. Audi estimates 59 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
  2. Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 60D4 or the DVSA reference R/2018/363. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
  3. 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/2018/365 on 14 Dec 2018, for passenger airbag module bolts securing to the dash panel may be insufficiently tightened. The one launched after it was R/2019/060 on 22 Feb 2019, for the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2018.


Source: DVSA recall R/2018/363, launched 17 December 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.