ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your engine breathe and perform well. The oil supply strainer, which is a small filter that keeps the oil flowing to the turbocharger, might get clogged in certain 2013-2017 Audi models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the strainer gets clogged, the turbocharger's bearings will wear out quickly, possibly causing the turbine wheel to hit the housing or the shaft to break. This could make your engine stall, reducing your ability to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty oil strainer and drain and refill the engine oil, all for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel supply line in your Audi A8 or S8 is a crucial tube that carries high-pressure fuel from the pump to the engine. Over time, this tube can develop tiny holes, allowing fuel to escape.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line starts leaking near a heat source, like the engine or exhaust system, it could ignite the fuel and cause a fire, potentially putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a device called a fuel pressure damper to prevent fuel leaks, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Original — 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel supply line in your Audi S8 or A8 is a hose that carries fuel to the high-pressure fuel pump. Over time, it could become weak and start leaking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line leaks and there's a spark, your vehicle could catch fire, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel line with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
The sunroof in your Audi A8 or S8 is a glass panel that lets sunlight in when you're driving. In some 2013-2014 models, this glass could shatter without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof's glass breaks while you're driving, sharp shards could fall and hurt you or distract you, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the sunroof glass panel with a safer one, free of charge. You'll get a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The seal around your Audi's engine compartment is a protective barrier that keeps hot engine parts from touching other components. In some 2013-2018 S8 and A8 models, this seal can come loose and get too close to hot parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal touches a hot engine component, it could cause a fire. This is a serious issue that requires immediate attention to prevent damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a retaining plate to keep the engine compartment seal in place, preventing it from coming loose and getting too close to hot parts. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
