Audi A3 Recall R/2022/303: Restraining Capacity Of The Belt System For The Front Seats May Be Lower Than Intended In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 174
- vehicles in the UK
- 68I2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A3 vehicles built between 22 September 2021 and 11 November 2021. The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace both front seat belts. Advice is given,against transporting children on the front passenger seat until the seat belts have been replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RESTRAINING CAPACITY OF THE BELT SYSTEM FOR THE FRONT SEATS MAY BE LOWER THAN INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT Defect: The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.� Remedy: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace both front seat belts. Advice is given�against transporting children on the front passenger seat until the seat belts have been replaced.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: restraining capacity of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace both front seat belts. Advice is given,against transporting children on the front passenger seat until the seat belts have been replaced.
Are You Affected?
A3 built between 22 September 2021 and 11 November 2021 may be included. Audi estimates 174 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 68I2 or the DVSA reference R/2022/303. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| A3, A4Replacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2024/312 | |
| 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 | |
| A3, Q3The bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal can be come loose | Urgent | R/2021/323 | |
| A3The camshaft adjuster belt pulley may break or the housing bolts may come loose | Low | R/2019/263 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2023/123 on 14 Oct 2022, for the airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the…. The one launched after it was R/2022/354 on 18 Nov 2022, for certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the…. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/303, launched 20 October 2022. 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.