Recall 22V178000

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

Report Date
20220323
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Affected Vehicles
24 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 AUDI A8
2013 AUDI S6
2013 AUDI S7
2013 AUDI S8
2014 AUDI A8
2014 AUDI RS 7
2014 AUDI S6
2014 AUDI S7
2014 AUDI S8
2015 AUDI A8
2015 AUDI RS 7
2015 AUDI S6
2015 AUDI S7
2015 AUDI S8
2016 AUDI A8
2016 AUDI RS 7
2016 AUDI S6
2016 AUDI S7
2016 AUDI S8
2017 AUDI A8
2017 AUDI RS 7
2017 AUDI S6
2017 AUDI S7
2017 AUDI S8

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.