Audi Q8 E-Tron Brake Line Connection May Leak

NHTSA campaign 24V428000 · Reported Jun 10, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

Reduced braking ability may increase brake pedal travel or stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	24V428000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 10, 2024
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2024
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Audi is recalling certain Q8 E-Tron Quattro and Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro vehicles because a brake line connection may have been tightened too much. The connection may fail, allowing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking ability. The brake pedal may travel farther, or the vehicle may need more distance to stop. Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace it if needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact an Audi dealer to arrange the repair; Audi customer service is available at 1-800-253-2834.
3. Have the dealer inspect the brake line and replace it if necessary, 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 24V428000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2024 Audi Q8 E-TRON

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.

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro and Q8 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The brake line connection may have been over-tightened and fail, resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.
Safety risk: Reduced braking ability can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pressure line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47DE.

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