Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on May 12, 2021 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 15. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
The remedy
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.
5 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi RS 7 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi RS Q8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi SQ7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi SQ8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 21V339000.
Full record for the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant → · Recalls carrying a do-not-drive advisory → · Where this data comes from →