Audi Recalls 2013-2017 Models for Turbocharger Oil Strainer Defect
Audi is recalling 2013-2017 A8, S6, S7, S8, and RS7 vehicles because a blocked turbocharger oil strainer can cause engine failure and increase crash 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 structural vehicle defect (turbocharger failure) that can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The recall involves 26,093 vehicles in the United States.
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, which causes wear to the bearings due to a lack of lubrication. Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break. This can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 4, 2022. 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 RS 7, S6, A8, S8
- Brand
- AUDI
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Turbocharger
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 26,093
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 (5)
- RS 7
- S6
- A8
- S8
- S7
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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