2019-2021 Audi A8 and Audi S8 recall: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 24, 2021. It covers about 238 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 238
- reported
- Feb 24, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 12, 2021
- related complaints
- 7
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
- Risk
- An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.
Recall number 21V111000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about engine problems.
2019 Audi A82020 Audi A82021 Audi A82020 Audi S82021 Audi S8
Questions about recall 21V111000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2021 Audi A8 and Audi S8 engine control module (ecu/ecm)?
Yes. Recall 21V111000, reported on February 24, 2021, covers about 238 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V111000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.
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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