Audi A8 (2013) Recall: Engine Stalling Risk
Audi is recalling certain 2010-2013 A8 models due to a coolant valve leak that can cause engine stalling and loss of power, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Audi for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2010-2013 A8 vehicles with a potential coolant valve leak that can cause engine stalling or loss of power. This increases crash risk and requires a free repair to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250448-audi-a8-2013-recall-engine-stalling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250448-audi-a8-2013-recall-engine-stalling-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V619000
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“Audi A8 (2013) Recall: Engine Stalling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250448-audi-a8-2013-recall-engine-stalling-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V619000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V619000).
Why it’s dangerous
A coolant leak can enter the engine control module, causing the engine to lose power or stall. This stalling increases the risk of a crash while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured between May 15, 2010 and May 14, 2012 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk of engine stalling during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Audi A8 was manufactured between May 15, 2010 and May 14, 2012. The recall covers model years 2010 through 2013.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a repair.
Get Repair
Dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant leaks through the electrical connector at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #16V619000 (August 24, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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