ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your Audi is a high-speed fan that helps your engine breathe. It needs a special oil supply strainer to keep it running smoothly, but in some 2013-2017 models, this strainer can get clogged.
Risk if Unfixed
If the strainer gets blocked, the turbocharger's bearings can wear down fast, causing the turbine wheel to hit the housing or even break. This could make your engine stall, leaving you stranded and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the oil strainer and give your engine a fresh oil change, all 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. (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 tube that carries gasoline to the engine. Over time, this line may start to develop tiny holes that can leak gasoline.
Risk if Unfixed
If the line leaks, it could spill fuel onto the hot engine or exhaust system, causing a fire. This is a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others around you.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective device called a fuel pressure damper to prevent leaks, free of charge. You should schedule this repair 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.
The fuel rails in your Audi are the tubes that carry gasoline from the fuel tank to the engine. In some 2015-2018 models, these rails can crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel leaks onto the hot engine or exhaust system, it could catch fire. This could put you and others at risk of serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel rails with new ones to prevent leaks, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
The seal around the engine compartment in your Audi is designed to keep the hot engine parts from touching the surrounding metal. Over time, this seal can come loose in certain 2013-2018 S8 and A8 models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal comes loose, it could touch the hot engine components and increase the risk of a fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Audi will install a special retaining plate to keep the seal in place, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
