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Audi A1 II (GB) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 4 versions affected: 4

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
25 TFSI 95Petrol · 95 hp 30 TFSI 110Petrol · 110 hp 30 TFSI 116 S tronicPetrol · 116 hp 40 TFSI 200 S tronicPetrol · 200 hp	Rappel : ancrage de ceinture

Each campaign in detail

Rappel : ancrage de ceinture
Manufacturer recall
Un souci d'ancrage peut entraîner un mauvais fonctionnement de la ceinture en cas d'accident. Rappel de mai 2020 pour les voitures fabriquées en février 2020 (source unique : Fiches-auto).
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
25 TFSI 95, 30 TFSI 110, 30 TFSI 116 S tronic, 40 TFSI 200 S tronic
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Audi A1 (2019) — Fiches-auto (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Polo VI	1	2	4.5/5
Seat Ibiza V	1	2	4.5/5
Peugeot 208 II	0	3	3.0/5
Mini Hatch III (F55/F56, 2014-2024)	1	3	3.5/5
Toyota Yaris IV	1	1	5.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Audi A1 II (GB) had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Audi A1 II (GB): Rappel : ancrage de ceinture.

Which versions of the Audi A1 II (GB) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Audi A1 II (GB)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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