Audi A3, Q2 Recall R/2023/254: On Affected Vehicles An Electrical Connector For The Power Supply For The Fuse Carrier In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 104,162
- vehicles in the UK
- 97HO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A3, Q2 vehicles built between 11 March 2020 and 30 May 2023. An electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly. The dealer will check the electrical connection and secure if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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. Remedy: Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on 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.
The Fix
The dealer will check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A3, Q2 built between 11 March 2020 and 30 May 2023 may be included. Audi estimates 104,162 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 97HO or the DVSA reference R/2023/254. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| A3, A4Replacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2024/312 | |
| A3Restraining capacity of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident | Low | R/2022/303 | |
| 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/2023/052 on 6 Feb 2023, for replacing TAKATA passenger airbag gas generator. The one launched after it was R/2023/258 on 25 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may…. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/254, launched 22 August 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.