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NHTSA recall 21V-339 (21V339000)

engine recall reported May 12, 2021.

NHTSA campaign number
21V339000
Also written as
21V-339
Reported
May 12, 2021
Component
engine

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-339 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Audi RS 6 - 2021
Audi RS 6 Avant - 2021
Audi RS 7 - 2021
Audi RS Q8 - 2021
Audi SQ7 - 2021
Audi SQ8 - 2021

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.