Audi R8, TT, Ttrs Recall R/2026/089: Replacing Takata Driver Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 21,352
- vehicles in the UK
- 69S8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled R8, TT, Ttrs vehicles built between 17 September 2014 and 2 February 2017. The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing Takata driver airbag Defect: The safety of our customers and the reliability and long-term service life of our models represent our top priority. For this reason Audi conducts programmes to constantly monitor the quality of its products.Extensive analyses have found that the gas generator housing for your vehicle’s front airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the front airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant. Remedy: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacing Takata driver airbag.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit. The work required will take approximately two hours and will of course be performed free of charge. Please note for organisational reasons the Audi Centre may require your vehicle for longer they will advise you of this at the point of booking.
Are You Affected?
R8, TT, Ttrs built between 17 September 2014 and 2 February 2017 may be included. Audi estimates 21,352 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 69S8 or the DVSA reference R/2026/089. 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 | |
| TT, TtrsOn affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications | Urgent | R/2023/258 | |
| R8, TTIf 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/2023/054 | |
| R8The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered | Urgent | R/2023/123 | |
| R8The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient | Low | R/2022/129 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2025/508 on 14 Nov 2025, for belt buckle rivet missing. The one launched after it was R/2026/168 on 17 Apr 2026, for checking brake servo. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/089, launched 25 February 2026. 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.