2013-2018 Audi A8 and Audi S8 recall: hood
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 7, 2020. It covers about 12,964 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,964
- reported
- Jul 7, 2020
- owners notified
- Sep 4, 2020
- related complaints
- 4
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about body problems.
2015 Audi A82016 Audi A82017 Audi A82018 Audi A82015 Audi S82016 Audi S82017 Audi S82018 Audi S8
Questions about recall 20V397000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2018 Audi A8 and Audi S8 hood?
Yes. Recall 20V397000, reported on July 7, 2020, covers about 12,964 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V397000?
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.
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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