01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 Audi A8 recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V178000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- March 23, 2022
- Potential units
- 26,093campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Why it matters: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Owner notification: August 4, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 20V397000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 7, 2020
- Potential units
- 12,964campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Why it matters: If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
Owner notification: September 4, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V057000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- January 28, 2019
- Potential units
- 8,985campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
Why it matters: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
Owner notification: February 21, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 18V430000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- June 25, 2018
- Potential units
- 6,633campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
Owner notification: July 20, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 13V448000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- September 23, 2013
- Potential units
- 1,120campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.
Why it matters: Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L.
Owner notification: October 21, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH