The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V397000·Announced 2020-07-07

Audi Recalls A8 and S8 Models for Engine Compartment Seal Fire Risk

Audi is recalling 2013-2018 A8 and S8 vehicles because a loose engine compartment seal may contact hot components, increasing fire 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 fire, which is a risk-of-harm product issue where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 12,964 vehicles where the seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there is an increased risk of a fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began on September 4, 2020. 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 — Luxury Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
12,964

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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