Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 22V178
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 26,093
- Recall opened
- Aug 4, 2022
- Report date
- Mar 23, 2022
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21H7
- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (5)
- AUDI A82013–2017
- AUDI RS 72014–2017
- AUDI S62013–2017
- AUDI S72013–2017
- AUDI S82013–2017
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / 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.
Chronology of events
Please see separate file for the chronology
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- MAY 20, 2022 - MAY 20, 2022
- Owner notification
- MAY 20, 2022 - MAY 20, 2022
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V178000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.