Audi A8, RS 7, S6, S7 and 1 more (2013-2017): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 22V178000 · Mar 23, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
26,093
vehicles affected
26,093
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V178000
- Date
- Mar 23, 2022
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 26,093
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Gasoline > Turbo/supercharger
- Model years
- 2013-2017
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 24 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V178000?
5 models: Audi A8 (2013-2017), Audi RS 7 (2014-2017), Audi S6 (2013-2017) and 2 more, about 26,093 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V178000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.