NHTSA recall 21V-111: Engine and Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported February 24, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

21V-111
February 24, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Safety risk
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V111000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateFebruary 24, 2021
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM)
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Audi S88 recalls total

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