NHTSA Safety Recalls
2011 Audi A8 Recalls
The 2011 Audi A8 has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Audi A8 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2011 Audi A8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA 16V619000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2011 Audi A8 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.