Recall 22V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Defect in 2013-2017 AUDI RS 7
RECALL This recall affects up to 26,093 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V178000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 26,093 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2013 AUDI S8, 2013 AUDI S7, 2013 AUDI S6, 2013 AUDI A8, 2014 AUDI A8, 2014 AUDI S6, 2014 AUDI S8, 2014 AUDI RS 7, 2014 AUDI S7, 2015 AUDI RS 7, 2015 AUDI S6, 2015 AUDI S8, 2015 AUDI S7, 2015 AUDI A8, 2016 AUDI S6, 2016 AUDI RS 7, 2016 AUDI A8, 2016 AUDI S7, 2016 AUDI S8, 2017 AUDI RS 7, 2017 AUDI S6, 2017 AUDI S8, 2017 AUDI S7, 2017 AUDI A8
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Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
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