Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V272000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-05-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V272000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
531
Reported to NHTSA
2020-05-13
Owners notified
2020-06-12

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Safety risk

If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Audi Q82020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.