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Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-09-23

Audi A3 car's TAKATA driver airbag gas generator housing may be damaged

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-23
Models affected	A3
Model year	2006-2013
Defect	On Audi vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if the driver airbag is deployed. This could cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
Remedy	Book vehicle into an Authorized Audi dealership to have the repair carried out.
Recall number	NQ20250923-69RY
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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