Audi is recalling 2019-2021 A8 and 2020-2021 S8 vehicles due to a missing sealing pin in the engine control module connector that may cause engine stalling and crash risk. Free repairs available.
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Audi is recalling certain 2019-2021 A8 and 2020-2021 S8 vehicles because a missing sealing pin in the engine control module connector could let moisture in, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk. Owners should have the connector checked by a dealer for a missing or corroded pin.
A missing sealing pin in the engine control module connector allows moisture to enter, which can cause the control module to malfunction. This malfunction may lead to the engine stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently drive in wet conditions may be at higher risk due to potential engine stalling.
Check for the 2019-2021 Audi A8 or 2020-2021 Audi S8 models. The recall began March 12, 20121 (likely a typo for 2021) and applies to vehicles with a missing or corroded sealing pin in the engine control module connector.
Call 1-800-253-2834 to get the recall notification and schedule repairs.
Dealers will check the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin or corrosion and fix it if needed.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.
A missing sealing pin in the engine control module connector may allow moisture to enter, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2019-2021 Audi A8 or 2020-2021 Audi S8 with a missing or corroded sealing pin in the engine control module connector.
Yes, repairs are free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V111000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 21V111000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV. 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.
