Audi Q8 (2020): Power train
Recall 20V272000 · May 13, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
531
vehicles affected
531
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V272000
- Date
- May 13, 2020
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 531
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Cooling unit and lines
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
What can happen
If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V272000?
1 model: Audi Q8 (2020), about 531 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V272000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.
What can happen?
If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, 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.