Audi TT, Ttrs Recall R/2023/258: On Affected Vehicles It Is Possible The Guide Channel For The Front Passenger's Airbag May…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 580
- vehicles in the UK
- 70J2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled TT, Ttrs vehicles built between 10 February 2023 and 10 May 2023. It is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications. The dealer will check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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. Remedy: Check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on 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.
The Fix
The dealer will check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
TT, Ttrs built between 10 February 2023 and 10 May 2023 may be included. Audi estimates 580 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 70J2 or the DVSA reference R/2023/258. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Q3, TTThe design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers | Low | R/2022/073 | |
| A4, A6, A8, TTFunction of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age | Urgent | R/2021/330 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2023/317 on 27 Oct 2023, for on certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front…. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/258, launched 25 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.