01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 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 19V035000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- January 16, 2019
- Potential units
- 74,881campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Owner notification: February 28, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH