Audi A3: Stop-drive Takata Psan
Recall Summary Audi is recalling 258 vehicles (A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5, A6, Q5, and TT models) that were used in hot, humid climates. The front airbags in these vehicles contain inflators that may explode when deployed due to heat and humidity exposure, potentially causing serious or fatal injuries from metal fragments. Audi will replace the affected airbags.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI A3, AUDI A4, AUDI A4 CABRIO, AUDI A5, AUDI A6, AUDI Q5, AUDI TT. Units affected: 258
- Reason
- Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Remedy: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-08-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e9b9c32b-1b3e-4a03-a4b2-e7c72058238d