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Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer

Safety Recall

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Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Units affected
26,093
Recall opened
Mar 23, 2022
Owner notification
Aug 4, 2022
Manufacturer campaign
21H7
Type
Vehicle

This recall resulted from an investigation: PE21009: Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

Affected vehicles (5)

  • AUDI A82013–2017
  • AUDI RS 72014–2017
  • AUDI S62013–2017
  • AUDI S72013–2017
  • AUDI S82013–2017

Component / system

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

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

  1. 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

Documents (20)

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V178000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.