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NHTSA recall 20V397000 · announced July 7, 2020 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 12,964 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Audi A8
• 2014 Audi A8
• 2015 Audi A8
• 2016 Audi A8
• 2017 Audi A8
• 2018 Audi A8
• 2013 Audi S8
• 2014 Audi S8
• 2015 Audi S8
• 2016 Audi S8
• 2017 Audi S8
• 2018 Audi S8

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.