5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-04-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2020-2021 audi s6 sedan, q5, a8, s8, a7, a6 allroad, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, sq5, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, a5 sportback, s5 sportback, rs5 sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 4, 2021. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42l1.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a8 and 2020-2021 audi s8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Consequence
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 12, 20121. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97ev.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a8 and 2020-2021 audi s8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Consequence
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 12, 20121. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97ev.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a8 and 2020-2021 audi s8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Consequence
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 12, 20121. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97ev.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Posted on: 2021-02-25
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a8 and 2020-2021 audi s8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Consequence
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 12, 20121. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97ev.
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.