Audi A8, Q7, Q8 Recall R/2019/065: An Error In The Casting Process May Affect The Rigidity Of The Shock Absorber Fork, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- 40O4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A8, Q7, Q8 vehicles built between 27 November 2018 and 18 December 2018. A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork. The dealer will replace the affected shock absorber forks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK Defect: A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork. Remedy: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected shock absorber forks.
Are You Affected?
A8, Q7, Q8 built between 27 November 2018 and 18 December 2018 may be included. Audi estimates 31 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 40O4 or the DVSA reference R/2019/065. 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/2019/060 on 22 Feb 2019, for the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail. The one launched after it was R/2019/066 on 27 Feb 2019, for possible discrepancy in the manufacturing process of the centre rear seat head restraint. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/065, launched 27 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.