NHTSA Recall 22V178000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERMar 23, 2022· Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

Consequence

Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2013	Audi	A8
2014	Audi	A8
2015	Audi	A8
2014	Audi	RS7
2015	Audi	RS7
2016	Audi	RS7
2013	Audi	S6
2014	Audi	S6
2015	Audi	S6
2016	Audi	S6
2017	Audi	S6
2013	Audi	S7
2014	Audi	S7
2015	Audi	S7
2016	Audi	S7
2017	Audi	S7
2013	Audi	S8
2014	Audi	S8
2015	Audi	S8
2016	Audi	S8