AUDI S6 (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Audi is recalling 2017 S6 vehicles with a potential turbocharger oil strainer blockage causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners must get free oil change and strainer replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2017 S6 vehicles where a clogged oil strainer could cause engine stalls and increase crash risk. Owners need to get a free oil change and strainer replacement at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225566-audi-s6-2017-recall-engine-stall-risk-from-turbocharger-oil.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225566-audi-s6-2017-recall-engine-stall-risk-from-turbocharger-oil · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V178000
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“Audi S6 (2017) Recall: Engine Stall Risk from Turbocharger Oil Strainer.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225566-audi-s6-2017-recall-engine-stall-risk-from-turbocharger-oil. Based on NHTSA recall #22V178000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V178000).
Why it’s dangerous
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, leading to lack of lubrication. This causes worn bearings that may stall the engine or break the shaft, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Audi S6 vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific model year and trim are most at risk due to potential engine failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Audi S6 has a recall number 21H7. The recall covers vehicles with a specific oil strainer design that may block.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free oil change and strainer replacement at a dealer.
Get Free Oil Change and Strainer Replacement
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to bearings due to lack of lubrication, which may lead to engine stalls or shaft breaks.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017 Audi S6 is affected if it has a recall number 21H7. The recall covers specific models from 2013-2017.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free oil change and strainer replacement at a dealer.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V178000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 22V178000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V178000 (March 23, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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