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Audi SQ7, SQ8, RS Models: Engine Cylinder Cracks

NHTSA campaign 21V339000 · Reported May 12, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

The notice says engine damage from these cracks can lead to a stall or an oil leak, which increases the risk of a crash or a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V339000
Reported to NHTSA	May 12, 2021
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Engine
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On these Audi vehicles, cracks can develop on the surface inside the engine's cylinder bore. Over time, these cracks can cause damage to the engine. That damage may lead to the engine stalling while driving, or it may cause an oil leak from the engine.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Audi is included.
2. Contact an Audi dealer to have the engine replaced (Audi customer service: 1-800-253-2834).
3. The repair is free.

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 21V339000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2021 Audi RS Q8
2021 Audi SQ7
2021 Audi SQ8

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.

Other Audi SQ7 recalls

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Oct 5, 2022Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reversemedium
Jan 26, 2022Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checkedmedium

All 8 SQ7 recalls

Official notice

Component: ENGINE
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.
Safety risk: Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 10G9.

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