NHTSA Campaign 21V111000
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Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Feb 24, 2021 · 238 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A8 | 2019 | 238 |
| AUDI | A8 | 2020 | 238 |
| AUDI | A8 | 2021 | 238 |
| AUDI | S8 | 2020 | 238 |
| AUDI | S8 | 2021 | 238 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V111000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.