2010-2013 Audi A8 recall: engine
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 24, 2016. It covers about 9,067 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,067
- reported
- Aug 24, 2016
- owners notified
- Oct 18, 2016
- related complaints
- 51
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834.
Recall number 16V619000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 16V619000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2013 Audi A8 engine?
Yes. Recall 16V619000, reported on August 24, 2016, covers about 9,067 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V619000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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