CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro and Q8 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The brake line connection may have been over-tightened and fail, resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.
- Risk
- Reduced braking ability can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pressure line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47DE.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron and Q8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles may have a brake line connection that was over-tightened during assembly. Over time, this connection can fail, causing a brake fluid leak.
A leak can reduce your brakes' ability to stop the vehicle. You may notice a longer brake pedal travel, or the vehicle may need a greater distance to stop, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized Audi dealers will inspect the brake pressure line and replace it if needed. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2024. You can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q8 e-tron | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron | 2024 |