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- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Problem
- 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).
- Risk
- If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles may have an insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe. This can allow automatic transmission fluid to leak while the vehicle is being driven.
If transmission fluid leaks onto the road, the road surface can become slippery, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to signs of a fluid leak and to any loss of traction.
The remedy is free of charge. Authorized dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (Volkswagen recall number 38C7), and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q8 | 2020 |
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