The worst 2017 Audi S8 problems
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Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V178000 · Recall details
Structure: body: hood
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
- Risk
- If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
Recall number 20V397000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Audi S8 413
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00...
- This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the...
- This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument...
- This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- Ths bulletin provides informaiotn when the gearbox warning lamp is on, DTC P060A00 (8693) in gearbox...
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases...
- This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
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Questions about the 2017 Audi S8
Is the 2017 Audi S8 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Audi S8.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Audi S8?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi S8 have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and structure.
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