Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 5, 2021
Audi 2021 SQ7 Engine Recall: Cracks Risk Crash or Fire
Audi is recalling 2021 SQ7 vehicles with engine cylinder bore cracks that could cause stalls, oil leaks, and increase crash or fire risk. Owners must have engine replaced free by dealers.
Audi is recalling certain 2021 SQ7 vehicles because cracks in the engine cylinder bore may cause engine damage, leading to stalls or oil leaks that could increase crash or fire risk. Owners should contact Audi for a free engine replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80233-audi-2021-sq7-engine-recall-cracks-risk-crash-or-fire.
“Audi 2021 SQ7 Engine Recall: Cracks Risk Crash or Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80233-audi-2021-sq7-engine-recall-cracks-risk-crash-or-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #21V339000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V339000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles due to engine cracks that may cause stalls, oil leaks, or fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Dec. 5, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Audi SQ7, 2021
Audi RSQ8, 2021
Audi RS7, 2021
Audi RS6 AVANT, 2021
Audi SQ8, 2021
What to do
Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
The hazard
Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore, which may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since Oct. 20, 2014. Other recent recalls of similar products include Volkswagen Audi Q3 (Oct. 21, 2026), Volkswagen ID.4 (Sept. 30, 2026), and 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (Sept. 10, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford 2026 Explorer (Aug. 13, 2026), Nissan Rogue (Feb. 12, 2026), and Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE (Nov. 6, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Audi SQ7 has cracks in the engine cylinder bore. The recall covers vehicles purchased in 2021 with specific engine models.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule an engine replacement.
Get Engine Replaced
Dealers will replace the engine at no cost to you.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 10G9.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V339000 — Audi 2021 SQ7 Engine Recall: Cracks Risk Crash or Fire
Hello,
I own a Audi 2021 SQ7 Engine Recall: Cracks Risk Crash or Fire that is covered by recall 21V339000 from Audi.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 10G9.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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