Audi · A4, A5, Q3, Q7, Q8

A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break in the event of an accident. As a result, the person sitting in the seat may hit their head on the B-pillar, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 15 December 2023
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/03031/23
Model: e1*2001/116*0430* (B8), e1*2001/116*0447* (B8), e1*2001/116*0350* (4L), e1*2001/116*0367* (4L), e1*2007/46*1900* (F3), e1*2007/46*2038* (F3)

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car