Audi A4, A6, A8 And 1 More Recall R/2021/234: The Deployment Of The Takata Airbag May Be Delayed Or Insufficiently Powerful Due To A…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Sep 2021
- Launched
- 57,169
- vehicles in the UK
- 69BT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A4, A6, A8 and 1 more vehicles built between 14 April 1997 and 23 December 1999. With TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age. The dealer will check the driver airbag unit on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR Defect: On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age. Remedy: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator.
The Fix
The dealer will check the driver airbag unit on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A4, A6, A8 and 1 more built between 14 April 1997 and 23 December 1999 may be included. Audi estimates 57,169 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 69BT or the DVSA reference R/2021/234. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R8, TT, TtrsReplacing Takata driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/089 | |
| A6, Q8Belt buckle rivet missing | Urgent | R/2025/508 | |
| A6, A7, Q5Software update for battery control unit | Urgent | R/2025/463 | |
| A8, Q7, Q8Software update for battery control unit | Urgent | R/2025/441 | |
| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2021/323 on 10 Sep 2021, for the bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake…. The one launched after it was R/2021/330 on 22 Sep 2021, for function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi A4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/234, launched 22 September 2021. 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.