The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V619000·Announced 2016-08-24

Audi A8 Recall: Coolant Valve Leak May Cause Engine Stall

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles because a coolant valve may leak, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash 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 (engine stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured between May 15, 2010, and May 14, 2012. The recall affects 9,067 vehicles.

The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module. This can cause a loss of power or the engine to stall. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI A8
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine and Cooling
Hazard
Affected units
9,067

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 (1)

  • A8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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