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Audi turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

NHTSA campaign 22V-178 · Reported March 23, 2022 · 26,093 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Audi A8, RS 7, S6, S7 and S8
VEHICLES AFFECTED
26,093
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the gasoline turbo/supercharger. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

WHY IT MATTERS

Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-178.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013–2017Audi A8
2014–2017Audi RS 7
2013–2017Audi S6
2013–2017Audi S7
2013–2017Audi S8

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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