Audi Tt: Replacing Takata Driver Airbag

Audi is recalling approximately 21,352 TT, R8, and TTRS vehicles because the front driver airbag's gas generator housing may rarely burst when deployed, potentially releasing metal parts that could injure occupants. The airbag unit will be replaced at no cost, and the repair takes about two hours. Audi dealers may need to keep the vehicle longer for scheduling reasons.

Recalling firm
AUDI
Product
Vehicles: AUDI TT, AUDI R8, AUDI TTRS. Units affected: 21,352
Reason
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...
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2026-02-25
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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