CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles built between May 15, 2010, and May 14, 2012, may have a coolant valve that leaks. Coolant can then enter the engine control module, causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
A sudden stall increases the risk of a crash. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and not ignore warning signs.
Audi will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A8 | 2010201120122013 |
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