Audi Australia Pty Ltd - Audi RSQ8 2020 Recall

A recall notice for Audi RSQ8 2020 supplied by Audi Australia Pty Ltd as a crack may occur on the cylinder contact surface in the engine, the piston may be damaged or seize during the vehicle’s service life. This could cause the piston to get jammed in the cylinder, which would lead to engine damage. The possibility of the conrod being torn off and the crankcase being pierced, and subsequently of oil escaping, cannot be ruled out, this could result in an engine stall (loss of engine power).

Audi Australia Pty Ltd - AUDI RSQ8 2020

recall information

Recall number

REC-001671

PRA number

2021/19089

Campaign number

10G9

Original published date

2 September 2021

make and model information

Make

AUDI

Model

RSQ8

Year range

2020

Affected units

1

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

REC-001671-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 47 bytes)

What are the defects?

A crack may occur on the cylinder contact surface in the engine, the piston may be damaged or seize during the vehicle’s service life. This could cause the piston to get jammed in the cylinder, which would lead to engine damage. The possibility of the conrod being torn off and the crankcase being pierced, and subsequently of oil escaping, cannot be ruled out, this could result in an engine stall (loss of engine power).

What are the hazards?

A sudden loss of engine power increases the risk of an accident and injury or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Please contact your nearest Authorised Audi Dealer to schedule a service appointment, advising them of this recall so that your appointment is booked at your earliest convenience. This service will be carried out at no cost to yourself. Until the work has been carried out, your vehicle can be used normally.

Supplier details

Audi Australia Pty Ltd

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name

Audi Australia Pty Ltd

Contact phone

1800 50 AUDI (2834)

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.