ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your Audi is the part that helps your engine get a boost of power. The strainer that supplies oil to this turbocharger can clog up, causing damage to its moving parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the strainer clogs, the moving parts inside the turbocharger will wear out, and the engine may stall. This could make it hard to control your vehicle, especially on the highway, and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the strainer and change your oil for you - all at no cost. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get 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
The fuel supply line in your Audi A8 or S8 is a tube that carries fuel to the engine. It might develop tiny holes, allowing fuel to escape.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line leaks, it could spill gas near the engine. If there's a spark, the fuel could ignite, causing a fire.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a special component to your fuel system, called a fuel pressure damper, to prevent leaks. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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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.
The seal around your Audi's engine compartment is supposed to keep heat and flames away from flammable parts. Over time, it might come loose and touch the hot engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If this seal comes loose and touches the hot engine, there's a higher chance of a fire breaking out. This could cause serious damage to your vehicle or even lead to an accident.
Free Fix
Audi dealers will add a protective plate to keep the seal in place, and this repair is free of charge. You'll receive a notification with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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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.
