Audi A3, A4 Recall R/2024/312: Replacing TAKATA Driver Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Aug 2024
- Launched
- 207
- vehicles in the UK
- 69RR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A3, A4 vehicles built between 29 June 2005 and 13 November 2012. On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing TAKATA driver airbag Defect: On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger. Remedy: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
A3, A4 built between 29 June 2005 and 13 November 2012 may be included. Audi estimates 207 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 69RR or the DVSA reference R/2024/312. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| A4, A4 Cabrio, A6Replacing Takata passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2024/158 | |
| A3, Q2On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly | Low | R/2023/254 | |
| A4, A4 Cabrio, A6If 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/2023/053 | |
| A3Restraining capacity of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident | Low | R/2022/303 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2024/310 on 19 Jul 2024, for replacing front suspension link. The one launched after it was R/2024/344 on 6 Sep 2024, for replacing brake servo. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi A4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/312, launched 13 August 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.