Audi A5, A5 Cabrio, Q5 Recall R/2023/052: Replacing TAKATA Passenger Airbag Gas Generator, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 38,603
- vehicles in the UK
- 69EP /69EC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A5, A5 Cabrio, Q5 vehicles built between 6 October 2008 and 18 August 2012. If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator Defect: If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period. Remedy: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
Are You Affected?
A5, A5 Cabrio, Q5 built between 6 October 2008 and 18 August 2012 may be included. Audi estimates 38,603 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 69EP /69EC or the DVSA reference R/2023/052. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| Q5Cylinder head cover bolts inspection | Urgent | R/2025/184 | |
| A5Replacing rear seat backrest | Low | R/2025/110 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2023/054 on 1 Feb 2023, for if a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the…. The one launched after it was R/2023/254 on 22 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in…. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q5 recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/052, launched 6 February 2023. 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.