Audi missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the engine engine control module (ecu/ecm). Here is what owners need to know.
A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-111.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2019–2021 | Audi A8 |
| 2020–2021 | Audi S8 |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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