The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V448000·Announced 2013-09-23

Audi Recalls 2013-2014 A8 and S8 Vehicles for Sunroof Glass Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 1,120 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles because the sunroof glass panel may shatter, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof. These vehicles were manufactured between March 12, 2013, and July 15, 2013. The recall involves a total of 1,120 vehicles.

The defect involves the standard sunroof glass panel, which may shatter. If the glass breaks while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. Additionally, the incident could distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI S8, A8
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof
Hazard
Affected units
1,120

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • S8
  • A8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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