Audi A3 Recall R/2019/263: The Camshaft Adjuster Belt Pulley May Break Or The Housing Bolts May Come Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Aug 2019
- Launched
- 133
- vehicles in the UK
- 15H3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A3 vehicles built between 2 January 2014 and 22 September 2014. The belt pulley for the camshaft adjuster may break or the bolts for the camshaft adjuster housing may come loose. The dealer will replace the camshaft adjuster on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The belt pulley for the camshaft adjuster may break or the bolts for the camshaft adjuster housing may come loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BELT PULLEY MAY BREAK OR THE HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE Defect: The belt pulley for the camshaft adjuster may break or the bolts for the camshaft adjuster housing may come loose Remedy: The camshaft adjuster must be replaced on the affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the camshaft adjuster belt pulley may break or the housing bolts may come loose.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the camshaft adjuster on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
A3 built between 2 January 2014 and 22 September 2014 may be included. Audi estimates 133 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 15H3 or the DVSA reference R/2019/263. 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
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| 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/2019/260 on 7 Aug 2019, for failure of the front LED turn signal. The one launched after it was R/2019/363 on 23 Oct 2019, for the collar of the wheel arch cover can become detached. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/263, launched 9 August 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.