Audi Q3, Q7, Q8 Recall R/2023/331: A Weld Seam On The Outer Backrest Frame Of The Front Seats May Not Have Been Made…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- 72N5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q3, Q7, Q8 vehicles built between 2 June 2023 and 12 June 2023. A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly. The dealer will check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly. Defect: A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.� Remedy: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
Are You Affected?
Q3, Q7, Q8 built between 2 June 2023 and 12 June 2023 may be included. Audi estimates 13 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 72N5 or the DVSA reference R/2023/331. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3Checking lap belt tensioner | Urgent | R/2026/325 | |
| Q3Replacement front seat belt | Urgent | R/2026/292 | |
| A6, Q8Belt buckle rivet missing | Urgent | R/2025/508 | |
| A8, Q7, Q8Software update for battery control unit | Urgent | R/2025/441 | |
| Q7, Q8The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame | Urgent | R/2024/018 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2023/322 on 27 Oct 2023, for in certain conditions and over time moisture may enter the high-voltage battery area of…. The one launched after it was R/2024/018 on 15 Jan 2024, for the function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently…. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q3 recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/331, launched 10 November 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.