Audi A3 Recall R/2019/066: Possible Discrepancy In The Manufacturing Process Of The Centre Rear Seat Head Restraint, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 1,573
- vehicles in the UK
- 72I8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A3 vehicles built between 14 April 2018 and 25 June 2018. The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification. The dealer will check the head restraint and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DISCREPANCY IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE CENTRE REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT Defect: The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification. Remedy: Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible discrepancy in the manufacturing process of the centre rear seat head restraint.
The Fix
The dealer will check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A3 built between 14 April 2018 and 25 June 2018 may be included. Audi estimates 1,573 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 72I8 or the DVSA reference R/2019/066. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| A3, A4Replacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2024/312 | |
| A3, Q2On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly | Low | R/2023/254 | |
| 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/2019/065 on 27 Feb 2019, for an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork. The one launched after it was R/2019/099 on 18 Mar 2019, for fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/066, 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.