CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
- Risk
- If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.
- 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
Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high-speed and maneuvering driving situations. The leaked fluid can reach hot engine parts.
If transmission fluid contacts hot engine components, it can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected and repaired as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Authorized Audi dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose at no charge. Audi will notify owners, and you can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi R8 Spyder | 20172018 |
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