Audi E-Tron Recall R/2021/306: A Brake Servo Which Has A Manufacturing Discrepancy May Have Been Fitted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 292
- vehicles in the UK
- 47R1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled E-Tron vehicles built between 18 February 2020 and 30 November 2020. Manufactured within a specific period a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted. The dealer will replace the electromechanical brake servo on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Manufactured within a specific period a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A BRAKE SERVO WHICH HAS A MANUFACTURING DISCREPANCY MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED Defect: On vehicles manufactured within a specific period a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted. Remedy: The electromechanical brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the electromechanical brake servo on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
E-Tron built between 18 February 2020 and 30 November 2020 may be included. Audi estimates 292 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 47R1 or the DVSA reference R/2021/306. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-TronReplacing brake servo | Urgent | R/2024/344 | |
| E-TronChecking high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/041 | |
| E-TronChecking high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/040 | |
| 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 | |
| E-TronComponents of the brake pressure unit may corrode during the vehicles's service life | Urgent | R/2021/398 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2021/305 on 15 Aug 2021, for there may be a loss of power and the message Safely stop vehicle may appear. The one launched after it was R/2021/323 on 10 Sep 2021, for the bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake…. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/306, launched 27 August 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.