The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V111000·Announced 2021-02-24

Audi A8 and S8 Engine Control Module Connector Defect May Cause Engine Stall

Audi is recalling certain 2019-2021 A8 and 2020-2021 S8 vehicles due to a missing sealing pin on the engine control module connector. Moisture can enter the connector and cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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: No deaths or injuries have been reported. The potential hazard—engine stall due to moisture ingress—creates a theoretical risk-of-harm situation, which per the severity rubric scores as High (3) when injury has not been reported.

Plain-English summary

Audi is recalling certain 2019-2021 A8 and 2020-2021 S8 vehicles due to a defect in the engine control module connector. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the connector, which could cause the engine control module to malfunction.

If the engine control module malfunctions, the engine may stall while driving. An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to arrange an inspection. A technician will check the connector for the missing sealing pin and install it if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion and replaced if needed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. For additional information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI S8, A8
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine Control System
Hazard
Affected units
238

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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