Audi Q7 Recall R/2020/056: In The Event Of An Accident The Air Duct Component In The Curtain Airbag Could Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 69AJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q7 vehicles built between 19 August 2019 and 22 August 2019. The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident. The dealer will replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR DUCT COMPONENT IN THE CURTAIN AIRBAG COULD DETACH Defect: The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident. Remedy: Replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in the event of an accident the air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags.
Are You Affected?
Q7 built between 19 August 2019 and 22 August 2019 may be included. Audi estimates 2 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 69AJ or the DVSA reference R/2020/056. 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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| Q3, Q7, Q8A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly | Low | R/2023/331 | |
| 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 | |
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2020/032 on 10 Feb 2020, for the rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired. The one launched after it was R/2020/075 on 18 Mar 2020, for bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may come loose. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/056, launched 26 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.