ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your Audi's engine is a crucial component that uses oil to stay healthy. The strainer for this oil supply can become clogged, causing the bearings to wear out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bearings wear out, the turbine wheel could hit the turbocharger housing or the shaft could break, which would stop the engine from running smoothly. This could cause your engine to stall, 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 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel supply line may become porous and leak fuel, which could start a fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Risk if Unfixed
If your fuel supply line leaks, it could catch fire and cause a serious accident or injury.
Free Fix
Audi will fix this issue for free by installing a fuel pressure damper, and the repair will be done at no cost to you.
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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
Your vehicle's high pressure fuel pump's fuel supply line may become porous over time, leading to a potential fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fuel leak happens near a source of ignition, there's a higher risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the fuel line for free, and you'll be contacted to schedule the work, which will start on July 20, 2018.
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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.
Your vehicle's sunroof glass panel might shatter while you're driving, which could cause injury or a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof's glass breaks, it could hit you or a passenger, or distract you, leading to a crash.
Free Fix
We'll replace the sunroof glass panel for free, and we'll contact you to schedule the repair.
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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.
Your Audi S8 or A8's engine compartment seal may not be tightened properly, which can cause it to come loose and touch hot engine parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a higher risk of your car catching fire.
Free Fix
Audi will contact you and fix the issue for free by installing a retaining plate to keep the seal in place.
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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.
