Audi recall: Engine
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.
What could happen
Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 10G9.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Rs 6 Avant 2021
- Audi Rs 7 2021
- Audi Rs Q8 2021
- Audi Sq7 2021
- Audi Sq8 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V339000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 10G9
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: Seat belts Nov 12, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Air bags Apr 3, 2024
- Audi recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Audi recall: Equipment Oct 26, 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.