Audi A6, A7 Recall R/2023/317: On Certain Vehicles An Incorrect Bracket For The Side Airbag Was Fitted In The Left Front…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- 69FP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A6, A7 vehicles built between 4 July 2023 and 5 July 2023. An incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat. The dealer will replace the side airbag and bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat. Defect: On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat. Remedy: Replace the side airbag and bracket.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the side airbag and bracket.
Are You Affected?
A6, A7 built between 4 July 2023 and 5 July 2023 may be included. Audi estimates 5 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 69FP or the DVSA reference R/2023/317. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/317, launched 27 October 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.