Audi R8 Recall R/2023/123: The Airbag Gas Generator On The Passenger Side Of An Affected Vehicle Could Burst In The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 69DY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled R8 vehicles. The 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. The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The 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. Defect: The 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. Remedy: Replace the front passenger airbag unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the 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.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag unit.
Are You Affected?
R8 may be included. Audi estimates 1 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 69DY or the DVSA reference R/2023/123. 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 | |
| R8, TTIf 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 | Urgent | R/2023/054 | |
| R8The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient | Low | R/2022/129 | |
| R8Possible oil leakage may occur at the gearbox breather | Urgent | R/2018/255 | |
| R8Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/100 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2022/291 on 24 Aug 2022, for inner and outer sheet metal components of rear tailgate may not have been joined…. The one launched after it was R/2022/303 on 20 Oct 2022, for restraining capacity of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in…. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/123, launched 14 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.