AUDI S8 2020: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V111000

Make Model Year
AUDI S8 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-12 2021-02-24 2021-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97EV

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 238

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.