Audi A8, S8 (2019-2021): Engine
Recall 21V111000 · Feb 24, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
238
vehicles affected
238
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V111000
- Date
- Feb 24, 2021
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 238
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine; Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Engine control module (ecu/ecm)
- Model years
- 2019-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V111000?
2 models: Audi A8 (2019-2021), Audi S8 (2020-2021), about 238 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, 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.