Audi R8, TT Recall R/2023/054: If A Front Airbag Is Deployed It Is Possible That The Gas Generator Housing In Which The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 21
- vehicles in the UK
- 69ER
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled R8, TT vehicles built between 27 October 2014 and 9 December 2016. 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: 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. 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: 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 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?
R8, TT built between 27 October 2014 and 9 December 2016 may be included. Audi estimates 21 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 69ER or the DVSA reference R/2023/054. 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 | |
| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| TT, TtrsOn affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications | Urgent | R/2023/258 | |
| R8The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered | Urgent | R/2023/123 | |
| R8The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient | Low | R/2022/129 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2023/053 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/2023/052 on 6 Feb 2023, for replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/054, launched 1 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.