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2018 AUDI A8 Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

2 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 20V397000
Report Date: July 07, 2020

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Defect Description:

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 Hazard / Risk:

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Authorized 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.

~12,964 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 19V035000
Report Date: January 16, 2019

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Defect Description:

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 Hazard / Risk:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Authorized 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.

~74,881 vehicles impacted

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