2016 AUDI S8 Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Running Sequence Number: 227016
Campaign Number: 22V178000
Make: AUDI
Model: S8
Year: 2016
MFR Campaingn Number: 21H7
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26093
Date Owner Notified: Aug 4, 2022
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Mar 23, 2022
Record Creation Date: Mar 24, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000119332002362730000000131
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: oil strainer
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: oil strainer within the oil supply for the turbochargers
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 079115175 G
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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STRUCTURE: BODY: HOOD
Running Sequence Number: 148699
Campaign Number: 20V397000
Make: AUDI
Model: S8
Year: 2016
MFR Campaingn Number: 51G6
Component Name: STRUCTURE: BODY: HOOD
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12964
Date Owner Notified: Sep 4, 2020
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jul 7, 2020
Record Creation Date: Jul 7, 2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
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.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000104185002362730000000285
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Running Sequence Number: 143271
Campaign Number: 19V057000
Make: AUDI
Model: S8
Year: 2016
MFR Campaingn Number: 20BM
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Mar 19, 2014
End Date of Manufacturing: Jul 22, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8985
Date Owner Notified: Feb 21, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 28, 2019
Record Creation Date: Jan 31, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
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.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000096900002362730000000153
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No