Audi A6, A7 Recall R/2019/060: The Auxiliary Heater Element In The Air Conditioner May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 4,907
- vehicles in the UK
- 82C1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A6, A7 vehicles built between 8 July 2014 and 31 October 2014. The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail. The dealer will check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE AUXILIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY FAIL Defect: The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail. Remedy: Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
Are You Affected?
A6, A7 built between 8 July 2014 and 31 October 2014 may be included. Audi estimates 4,907 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 82C1 or the DVSA reference R/2019/060. 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/2018/363 on 17 Dec 2018, for rear fixed glass lid bonding may not meet correct specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/065 on 27 Feb 2019, for an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/060, launched 22 February 2019. 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.