Vehicle recall R/2023/123

Audi R8 recall: The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event

DVSA recall R/2023/123 names the Audi R8. It was launched 14 October 2022. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/123
Launched: 14 October 2022
Issued by: AUDI
Manufacturer reference: 69DY
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The airbag gas generator on the passenger side of an affected vehicle could burst in the event of an accident in which the airbag is triggered.

The fix

Replace the front passenger airbag unit.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Audi R8	not recorded	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/054 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. 1 February 2023, Audi R8, Audi TT
R/2022/129 The level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient 13 April 2022, Audi R8
R/2026/089 Replacing Takata driver airbag 25 February 2026, Audi TT, Audi R8
R/2018/255 Possible oil leakage may occur at the gearbox breather 21 September 2018, Audi R8
R/2011/100 Fuel may leak 22 August 2011, Audi R8

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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