NHTSA recall 16V619000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi a8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
Why it matters: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2010 Audi A8, 2011 Audi A8, 2012 Audi A8, 2013 Audi A8.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V619000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.