Audi recall: Structure
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
What could happen
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A8 2013–2018
- Audi S8 2013–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V397000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 7, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 4, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,964
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hood
- Maker's own recall number
- 51G6
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 recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Air bags Feb 15, 2023
- Audi recall: Equipment Oct 26, 2022
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Oct 5, 2022
- Audi recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 23, 2022
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.