Audi A8 recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)
Official safety recall 21V111000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi S8 | 2020 | United States |
| Audi S8 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi A8 | 2020 | United States |
| Audi A8 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi A8 | 2019 | United States |
The 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.
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.