Audi Q8 E-Tron Recall R/2024/259: Checking Brake Lines, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 37
- vehicles in the UK
- 47DE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q8 E-Tron vehicles built between 8 May 2023 and 14 March 2024. The bolts for the brake pressure lines may have been tightened too far. The dealer will check the bolted connection and replace the brake pressure lines if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts for the brake pressure lines may have been tightened too far. In such cases the bolted connection may fail resulting in brake fluid escaping.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Checking brake lines Defect: On affected vehicles the bolts for the brake pressure lines may have been tightened too far. In such cases the bolted connection may fail resulting in brake fluid escaping. Remedy: Check the bolted connection and replace the brake pressure lines if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in brake fluid escaping.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolted connection and replace the brake pressure lines if required.
Are You Affected?
Q8 E-Tron built between 8 May 2023 and 14 March 2024 may be included. Audi estimates 37 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 47DE or the DVSA reference R/2024/259. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 E-TronChecking brake servo | Urgent | R/2026/168 | |
| Q4 E-TronSoftware update for brake electronics control unit | Urgent | R/2025/098 | |
| E-Tron GTReplacing brake hoses | Urgent | R/2024/322 | |
| E-TronReplacing brake servo | Urgent | R/2024/344 | |
| Q4 E-TronChecking hydraulic unit | Stop driving | R/2024/224 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2024/224 on 24 May 2024, for checking hydraulic unit. The one launched after it was R/2024/310 on 19 Jul 2024, for replacing front suspension link. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/259, launched 18 June 2024. 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.