Almost 8000 Audi cars recalled in Australia due to sudden loss of power

Audi Australia has recalled 7758 examples of its Audi A3 small car and Q2 small SUV, following the discovery of a fuse box wiring fault which could cause the vehicles to suddenly lose power while driving.

While the recall notice is for examples of the A3 and Q2 built between 2019 and 2023, the most recent-generations of Audi’s small models launched locally in early-2022 and mid-2021, respectively.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to an installation defect, the internal fuse box wiring harness may become loose.

“If this occurs, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate, internal, external lamps may switch off, and the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving.

“A sudden loss of motive power and reduced or poor visibility whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”

The recall notice notes in the event of a loss of power, the driver will be able to steer and apply the brakes.

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 7758 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

Audi Australia has advised it will contact owners affected by the recall to arrange with their nearest authorised Audi dealership to have the work carried out, free of charge.