AUDI A8 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V111000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A8 | 2021 |
| 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 AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 238
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
