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2017 AUDI S8

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #22V178000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your Audi is a vital component that helps your engine breathe. The oil strainer is a small filter that keeps the oil flowing to the turbocharger. In some 2013-2017 models, this strainer can get clogged, starving the turbocharger of the oil it needs.
Risk if Unfixed
If the turbocharger doesn't get enough oil, the bearings can wear down. This can cause the turbine wheel to scrape against the turbocharger housing or even break the shaft, leading to an unexpected engine stall. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty oil strainer and drain and refill the oil in your engine – all at no charge 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #20V397000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The engine compartment seal in your Audi is a protective barrier that keeps heat from escaping from the engine area. In some 2013-2018 S8 and A8 models, this seal can come loose and potentially touch hot engine parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there's a higher risk of a fire breaking out under the hood. This could happen while you're driving, which is a serious safety concern.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a special retaining plate to keep the engine compartment seal in place, preventing it from coming loose. This repair is free, and you should schedule it 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 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other AUDI S8 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
8 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2018
1 recall
2016
3 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall

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