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-speed fan that helps your engine breathe. It relies on a special filter to keep it well-oiled, but in some 2013-2017 models, this filter can get clogged, starving the turbocharger of the lubrication it needs.
Risk if Unfixed
If the filter clogs and the turbocharger's bearings get worn down, your engine can stall or even seize up completely. This could leave you stranded and make it harder to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will swap out the faulty oil strainer and give your engine a fresh oil change – all on the house. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice to keep your turbocharger running 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 Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel supply line in your Audi A8 or S8 is a tube that delivers gasoline to the engine. Over time, it can develop tiny holes and start leaking fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line leaks while your car is parked or driving, it could come into contact with an open flame, such as a cigarette or spark from a faulty ignition. This could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a new fuel pressure damper to prevent leaks, at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the fix.
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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
The fuel supply line in your Audi S8 or A8 is a critical hose that brings gasoline to the high-pressure fuel pump. Over time, this line can become porous, allowing fuel to escape.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel supply line develops a leak and there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel supply line with a new one, 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 2013-2015 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.
The seal around your engine compartment is designed to keep heat from escaping. But in some 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 models, this seal can come loose and touch hot engine parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal touches hot engine parts, it could catch fire, which could spread quickly and cause significant damage.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a new retaining plate to keep the engine compartment seal securely in place – at no cost to you. Just be sure to schedule the repair when you get 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.
