Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
26,093
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-23
Owners notified
2022-08-04
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
8,985
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-28
Owners notified
2019-02-21
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6,633
Reported to NHTSA
2018-06-25
Owners notified
2018-07-20
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
18
68,800 mi
Electrical system
4
10,427 mi
Service brakes
4
19,000 mi
Wheels
3
10 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
2
—
Power train
2
57,000 mi
Seats
2
100 mi
Suspension
2
—
Unknown or other
2
19,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
2
3,700 mi
Visibility/wiper
2
—
Air bags
1
50,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings
1
45,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
1
3,700 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection
1
45,000 mi
Steering
1
100 mi
Structure: body
1
—
Tires
1
10 mi
The 2014 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2016 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.