Audi TT recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 14 safety recalls naming the Audi TT, launched from 2000 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi TT recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 14
- 2000 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 25 February 2026
- R/2026/089
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi TT recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Replacing Takata driver airbag
R/2026/089, launched 25 February 2026. Also covers the R8, Ttrs
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.
Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
R/2025/387, launched 8 August 2025. Also covers the A3, A4, A5, A6, Q5
Defect: 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 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
On 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.
R/2023/258, launched 25 August 2023, 580 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Ttrs
Defect: On 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.
Remedy: Check the serial number of the dash panel and replace if required.
If 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.
R/2023/054, launched 1 February 2023. Also covers the R8
Defect: If 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.
Remedy: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.
THE DESIGN TRIM ON THE POWER UNIT CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS RETAINERS
R/2022/073, launched 22 March 2022, 1,762 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q3
Defect: The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.
Remedy: The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.
FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE
R/2021/330, launched 22 September 2021, 9,536 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A8, Cabriolet
Defect: On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Remedy: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR
R/2021/234, launched 22 September 2021, 57,169 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, A8, Cabriolet
Defect: On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Remedy: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
CURTAIN AIRBAG MIGHT NOT PROVIDE INTENDED PROTECTION IN AN ACCIDENT
R/2020/304, launched 27 October 2020, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A curtain airbag which cannot be guaranteed to provide the intended protection in the event of an accident.
Remedy: The curtain airbag must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED AND LEAK
R/2020/087, launched 25 March 2020, 11,950 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in the event of an accident.
Remedy: A component protector must be fitted to a bracket on the body of the vehicles affected.
CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.
R/2009/112, launched 14 December 2009, 1,454 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A3
Defect: In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2009/086, launched 31 July 2009, 123 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that on specific vehicles the vacuum pipe to the servo may become damaged.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject vacuum line replaced.
TRIM MAY COME LOOSE IN A COLLISON CAUSING INJURY
R/2008/027, launched 31 March 2008, 286 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In an accident where the rear seat belt tensioners are triggered the side pillar trim could protrude into the passenger compartment and cause an increased risk of injury for both the front and rear passengers.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front retaining clips on both side pillar trims.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2002/143, launched 26 October 2002, 541 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A2, A3, A4, A6
Defect: On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
Remedy: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
INSTABILITY AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD OCCUR
R/2000/008, launched 17 April 2000, 3,101 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The TT proves to have a relatively narrow handling limit zone if extreme manoeuvres are undertaken at high speed which could lead in the worst case to a precise steering response to retain directional control. Instability and loss of directional control could occur. These characteristics have led to some customers objecting to the cars road behaviour. In an attempt to improve customer satisfaction the cars physical reactions are to be modified so the vehicles behaviour becomes more predictable at the handling limits.
Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for modifications to the suspension settings and the addition of a rear spoiler.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi TT, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.