Audi A4, A5 Recall R/2019/149: An Error In The Casting Process May Affect The Rigidity Of The Shock Absorber Fork, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 9 May 2019
- Launched
- 85
- vehicles in the UK
- 40O6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A4, A5 vehicles built between 26 February 2019 and 14 March 2019. An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork. The dealer will replace the corresponding shock absorber forks on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK Defect: An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork. Remedy: The corresponding shock absorber forks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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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 corresponding shock absorber forks on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
A4, A5 built between 26 February 2019 and 14 March 2019 may be included. Audi estimates 85 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 40O6 or the DVSA reference R/2019/149. 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/2019/126 on 16 Apr 2019, for the brake master cylinder may not meet the specifications. The one launched after it was R/2019/175 on 3 Jun 2019, for the locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi A4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/149, launched 9 May 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.