ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your Audi is like a high-pressure pump that helps your engine get more power. The oil supply strainer is a small filter that keeps the oil flowing smoothly to the turbocharger.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil strainer gets clogged, it can cause the turbocharger's bearings to wear out. If this happens, the turbocharger could seize, causing your engine to stall, which could lead to a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the oil strainer and drain and refill the engine oil, all at no cost to you. 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. (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.
The sensor under your front passenger seat is like a smart mat that helps the airbag deploy in a crash. It might wear out over time, especially if you're stressed or if you've got heavy passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If this sensor fails, the airbag in front of your passenger might not work properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Audi will send you a notice, and their dealers will install a special repair kit to fix the sensor – at no cost to you.
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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's tire information label shows the wrong maximum weight your tires can handle. This label is like a warning sign on your tire, telling you how much weight you can safely carry.
Risk if Unfixed
If you load your vehicle thinking it can handle more weight than it actually can, you could overload it. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the incorrect tire information label with the correct one, 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 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.
