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Audi Q8 Transmission Pipe May Leak Fluid

NHTSA campaign 20V272000 · Reported May 13, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

medium How serious is it? About this label

Leaking transmission fluid can make the road surface slippery, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V272000
Reported to NHTSA	May 13, 2020
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles, a weld on a pipe that carries automatic transmission fluid was not made strong enough. This weak weld can allow transmission fluid to leak out of the vehicle.

What you should do

Check your vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm it's included.
Contact an Audi dealer to schedule an inspection, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Dealers will inspect and replace the pipe if needed, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V272000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Audi Q8

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Safety risk: If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.