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2015 Audi A8 / S8 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi A8 / S8. The most recent was reported on March 23, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A8, S8.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi A8 / S8, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V178000March 23, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
20V397000July 7, 2020Structure › Body › Hood
19V057000January 28, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
19V035000January 16, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
18V430000June 25, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V178000Manufacturer no. 21H7

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Report received by NHTSA
March 23, 2022
Owner notification
August 4, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
26,093 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A8, S8

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V178000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V397000Manufacturer no. 51G6

Structure › Body › Hood

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2020
Owner notification
September 4, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,964 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A8, S8

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V397000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V057000Manufacturer no. 20BM

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
January 28, 2019
Owner notification
February 21, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,985 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi A8 / S8
March 19, 2014 – July 22, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
A8, S8

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.

Safety risk

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V057000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V035000Manufacturer no. 24DP

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2019
Owner notification
February 28, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
74,881 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi A8 / S8
March 12, 2014 – June 18, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
A8

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V035000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V430000Manufacturer no. 20AV

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
June 25, 2018
Owner notification
July 20, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,633 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi A8 / S8
March 18, 2014 – October 21, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
A8, S8

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V430000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 24, 2022.