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Audi Recalls 26,000 4.0T cars
Seems to be Audi in the U.S. has recalled A8, S6, S7, S8 and RS7 with concerns over the turbo oil strainer which affects 2013-2017 vehicles. Not sure the UK will get anything as we usually don't.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/a...hhmvumuezXyg9Y
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This is what killed Neil's turbos on his A8L, and Audi UK were totally uninterested in any kind of warranty or goodwill and just claimed he'd not serviced it properly. They were quite happy to supply a new updated oil strainer obviously.
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Definitely a well known issue - and typical UK response - I suspect a main dealer serviced car stands a chance of 'goodwill' but otherwise it's everyone for themselves.....
Same with so many other products and built in design flaws made by the group, but clearly if you accept there's a problem and look to fix it the costs can become very significant. The more litigious USA with greater consumer protections as well gives them an edge (and Audi USA a reason) to make steps like this.
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I don't understand how manufacturers can issue a recall in only one country on a part fitted in all countries. I assume n the UK there is now a good chance to fight the dealer as they have agreed the strainer is at fault, but would still require a lot of time and effort
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I saw a post on one of the Facebook A8 groups were it has cost someone $12,000 for new turbos plus labour! Also Audi, but not the A8, a fault on the 2.0 TFSI engine resulted in 'Safety Recall 19N4 (Electric (After Run) Coolant Pump)'. Problem was dealt with but then owners were given a 4 year/unlimited mile warranty extension from the repair date.
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The only occasion I'm aware of Audi actually dealing with the issue is the 2.0T engine rebuilds due to excessive oil consumption, and even then they fought it for years before giving in.
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