Vehicle recall R/1998/116

Audi A3 recall: Possible jamming of accelerator mechanism

DVSA recall R/1998/116 names the Audi A3. It was launched 26 January 1999. It covers vehicles built 1 December 1997 to 30 June 1998.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/1998/116
Launched: 26 January 1999
Issued by: AUDI
Vehicles: 1,765 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible that part of the throttle actuator mechanism can rub against the bonnet insulation and in the most serious case could become jammed.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and fit modified insulation material.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Audi A3	1 December 1997 to 30 June 1998	1,765

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Other recalls for these models

R/1998/047 Rear left and right seat belt retractor mounting brackets may be prone to fatigue cracking 1 July 1998, Audi A3
R/1997/049 Front seat belt height adjuster 28 June 1997, Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A3
R/2002/029 Anti lock brake control unit concern 7 June 2002, Audi A3
R/2002/143 Airbag may not deploy 26 October 2002, Audi A3, Audi TT, Audi A6 and others
R/2003/128 Shatter cracks may occur on a vacuum pipe to brake servo 29 September 2003, Audi A3
R/2004/213 Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break 1 March 2005, Audi A3, Audi A2, Audi A4

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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