Audi A8, S8 (2013-2018): Structure
Recall 20V397000 · Jul 7, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
12,964
vehicles affected
12,964
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V397000
- Date
- Jul 7, 2020
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 12,964
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Hood
- Model years
- 2013-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 12 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V397000?
2 models: Audi A8 (2013-2018), Audi S8 (2013-2018), about 12,964 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
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.