Medium DVSA Vehicles
Audi recalls A3 — Replacing takata driver airbag
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⚠ What You Should Do
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
Recall Details
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.
Vehicles affected: 167
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2024/312
Make: AUDI | Model: A3
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2024/312.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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.