Audi recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Audi R8 Spyder 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V639000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 17, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 18, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,916
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 7, 2015 to Nov 17, 2017
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Air bags Jan 11, 2019
- Audi recall: Fuel system, other Aug 1, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.