The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V430000·Announced 2018-06-25

Audi Recalls 2013-2015 S8 and A8 Models for Fuel Leak Risk

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles because a fuel supply line may leak, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The recall involves 6,633 vehicles in the United States.

The fuel supply line for the high-pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. 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, S8
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
6,633

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)

  • A8
  • S8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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