12Affected configurations shown12,964Potential units affected89.0%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2020-3
0.0%
2020-4
0.0%
2021-1
0.0%
2021-2
0.0%
2021-3
0.0%
2021-4
0.0%
2022-1
0.0%
2022-2
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 20V397000
2018 AUDI S8Open vehicle record →2018 AUDI A8Open vehicle record →2017 AUDI A8Open vehicle record →2017 AUDI S8Open vehicle record →2016 AUDI S8Open vehicle record →2016 AUDI A8Open vehicle record →2015 AUDI S8Open vehicle record →2015 AUDI A8Open vehicle record →2014 AUDI S8Open vehicle record →2014 AUDI A8Open vehicle record →2013 AUDI S8Open vehicle record →2013 AUDI A8Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.