Audi A8 Recall R/2020/032: The Rigidity Of The Rear Shock Absorber Forks May Be Impaired, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 10 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- 40P4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A8 vehicles built between 21 October 2019 and 24 October 2019. The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired. The dealer will replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RIGIDITY OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FORKS MAY BE IMPAIRED Defect: The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired Remedy: Replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
A8 built between 21 October 2019 and 24 October 2019 may be included. Audi estimates 6 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 40P4 or the DVSA reference R/2020/032. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A8, Q7, Q8Software update for battery control unit | Urgent | R/2025/441 | |
| A8Replacing front suspension link | Book soon | R/2024/310 | |
| A6, A7, A8The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small | Low | R/2022/132 | |
| A4, A5, A6, A8 and 4 moreFollowing a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed | Book soon | R/2022/036 | |
| A4, A6, A8, TTFunction of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age | Urgent | R/2021/330 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2020/114 on 24 Jan 2020, for fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering. The one launched after it was R/2020/056 on 26 Feb 2020, for in the event of an accident the air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/032, launched 10 February 2020. 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.