Audi A4, A5, A6 And 1 More Recall R/2019/175: The Locking Mechanism In The Hinged Towing Bracket Could Be Faulty, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 135
- vehicles in the UK
- 66K3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A4, A5, A6 and 1 more vehicles built between 2 December 2015 and 17 December 2018. Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty. The dealer will check the hinge module for the towing bracket and replaced if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY Defect: Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty. Remedy: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty.
The Fix
The dealer will check the hinge module for the towing bracket and replaced if required.
Are You Affected?
A4, A5, A6 and 1 more built between 2 December 2015 and 17 December 2018 may be included. Audi estimates 135 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 66K3 or the DVSA reference R/2019/175. 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/2019/149 on 9 May 2019, for an error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork. The one launched after it was R/2019/182 on 6 Jun 2019, for water may enter the high voltage battery. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi A4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/175, launched 3 June 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.