Audi A8 Recall R/2024/310: Replacing Front Suspension Link, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 19 Jul 2024
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- 40QL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A8 vehicles built between 24 May 2024 and 13 June 2024. A suspension link on the front axle that has invisible cracks may have been fitted to your vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: for safety reasons it is necessary to replace the front upper left suspension link. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A suspension link on the front axle that has invisible cracks may have been fitted to your vehicle. This possible damage means the service life of the suspension link can no longer be guaranteed and the component may fail. A failure particularly at higher speeds may result in vehicle behaviour that is difficult to control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing front suspension link Defect: A suspension link on the front axle that has invisible cracks may have been fitted to your vehicle. This possible damage means the service life of the suspension link can no longer be guaranteed and the component may fail. A failure particularly at higher speeds may result in vehicle behaviour that is difficult to control. Remedy: For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the front upper left suspension link
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in vehicle behaviour that is difficult to control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: for safety reasons it is necessary to replace the front upper left suspension link.
Are You Affected?
A8 built between 24 May 2024 and 13 June 2024 may be included. Audi estimates 9 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 40QL or the DVSA reference R/2024/310. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| A8, Q7, Q8Software update for battery control unit | Urgent | R/2025/441 | |
| A6, A7, A8The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small | Low | R/2022/132 | |
| A4, A5, A6, A8 and 4 moreFollowing a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed | Book soon | R/2022/036 | |
| A4, A6, A8, TTFunction of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age | Urgent | R/2021/330 | |
| A4, A6, A8, TTThe deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator | Urgent | R/2021/234 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2024/259 on 18 Jun 2024, for checking brake lines. The one launched after it was R/2024/312 on 13 Aug 2024, for replacing TAKATA driver airbag. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/310, launched 19 July 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.