ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's turbocharger oil supply strainer may become blocked, causing wear to the turbocharger's bearings.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, worn bearings can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change at no cost to you.
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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 of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel line may be prone to leaking due to manufacturing issues, which could lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line leaks and there's an ignition source, it could catch fire, posing a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty fuel line for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair in late October 2013.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.
The Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) in your Audi relies on a special mat in the front passenger seat to sense your weight and position. Over time, stress or wear on this mat can cause it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PODS system fails, the airbag in front of the passenger seat might not deploy properly in a crash, which could leave the passenger more vulnerable to injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty mat and PODS module with a new repair kit, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, 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 S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
