2018 Audi S8

Safety Recalls & Notices

Total
2
safety notices
Units
810
vehicles affected
Recent
Jul 7, 2020
last notice date

2 Active Recalls

Requires attention

Structure

Jul 7, 2020•Transport Canada•Campaign: 2020308

Summary

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine compartment seal may become loose over time and fall into the engine compartment. If this happens, the seal could contact a hot surface in the engine compartment.   Safety Risk: A rubber seal that falls onto a hot surface could cause a fire.  Corrective Action: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a retaining plate on the engine compartment seal.

Units Affected:810
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STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Invalid Date•NHTSA•Campaign: 147511

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.

Component:STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Potential Consequence

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

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.

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Generated by Cardog • December 15, 2025

2018 Audi S8

Safety Recalls & Notices

Total
2
safety notices
Units
810
vehicles affected
Recent
Jul 7, 2020
last notice date

2 Active Recalls

Requires attention

Recent Activity
2020
2 recalls
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