2013 Audi A8 Recalls

All 2013 Audi A8 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

August 24th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V619000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80B9
Manufactured Begin Date: May 15th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: May 14th, 2012

Defect Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

Consequence Summary:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Recall 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.

October 21st, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V448000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 60B6/1L
Manufactured Begin Date: March 12th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: July 15th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: October 21st, 2013

Defect Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.

Consequence Summary:
Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L.

Recall 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.

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