Is the 2021 AUDI RS Q8 safe to drive?

The 2021 AUDI RS Q8 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ENGINE recall for the 2021 AUDI RS Q8? (Campaign #21V339000)

Audi is recalling your 2021 SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, or SQ8 vehicle because cracks might develop on the inside of your engine cylinder. If the cracks get worse, your engine could be damaged, causing it to stall or leak oil, which could lead to a crash or a fire. Audi will replace your engine for free. You should contact them at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the repair, or wait for the notification letter you should have received on July 9, 2021, which has the Audi number 10G9.

NHTSA Campaign 21V339000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE

What Happened

Audi is recalling your 2021 SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, or SQ8 vehicle because cracks might develop on the inside of your engine cylinder.

Risk if Unfixed

If the cracks get worse, your engine could be damaged, causing it to stall or leak oil, which could lead to a crash or a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Audi will replace your engine for free. You should contact them at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the repair, or wait for the notification letter you should have received on July 9, 2021, which has the Audi number 10G9.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V339000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 21V339000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?