ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your Audi is a device that uses air and fuel to make your engine more powerful. The oil strainer is a small filter that helps keep the turbocharger running smoothly by supplying lubricating oil.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil strainer gets clogged, the turbocharger's bearings can wear out, causing the turbine wheel to rub against the housing or the shaft to break. This can make the engine stall, which could cause a loss of power steering and power brakes while driving – making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty oil strainer and change the oil in your engine, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your turbocharger continues to run smoothly and safely.
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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
The fuel line in your Audi S6 or S7 is responsible for delivering gasoline from the engine to the fuel injectors. Due to a manufacturing issue, this line may develop a small leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a leak and a spark, the fuel could ignite, causing a fire. This is a serious risk, especially when you're driving or stationary with the engine running.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel line with a new, reliable one at no cost to you. You'll get a notification when the repair is scheduled, likely in late October.
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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 airbag sensor in your front passenger seat is a special mat that detects whether a person is sitting there. Over time, it can wear out or get damaged from stress, which could cause the airbag system to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag system fails to work properly in a crash, the front passenger airbag may not deploy, which could lead to serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a repair kit to fix the airbag system, free of charge. 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 2013-2018 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.
Your vehicle may have a tire information label with incorrect weight information, which could lead to overloading and potentially increase the risk of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you load your vehicle based on the incorrect weight listed on the label, you could overload it, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the tire information label in your vehicle, free of charge, and will notify you when the repair is ready.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 RS7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44N9.
