AUDI S8 (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Audi is recalling 2016 S8 vehicles with a potential fuel leak that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have a fuel pressure damper installed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2016 S8 vehicles due to a fuel supply line that may leak. This leak could cause fire if near an ignition source. Affected vehicles need a free fuel pressure damper installed by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226557-audi-s8-2016-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226557-audi-s8-2016-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V057000
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“Audi S8 (2016) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226557-audi-s8-2016-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V057000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V057000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel. If this leak occurs near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Audi S8 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire if fuel leaks near ignition sources.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2016 Audi S8 vehicle. The recall covers vehicles from 2013-2016, but the specific issue is in the fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a fuel pressure damper installation at a dealer.
Get Fuel Pressure Damper Installed
Dealers will install a free fuel pressure damper to fix the leaky fuel supply line.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel, which could cause fire if near an ignition source.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall covers 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. Check your vehicle's year and model.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free fuel pressure damper installation 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 19V057000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 19V057000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM. 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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Where this comes from
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 #19V057000 (January 28, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.